Criminal Justice and Corrections at Boston University
Boston, MA · Master's Degree · about 122 graduates a year
Boston University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 19% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Boston University Compares for Criminal Justice and Corrections
All 115 colleges reporting criminal justice and corrections earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $148,025 | $134,693 | #1 | $143,943 |
| 2 | Curry College Milton, MA | $136,583 | $120,276 | #4 | $121,483 |
| 3 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $128,337 | $126,090 | #2 | $100,258 |
| 4 | Salve Regina University Newport, RI | $116,495 | $114,736 | #5 | $78,042 |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA | $109,714 | $96,615 | #8 | $93,930 |
| 6 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $107,484 | $121,704 | #3 | $81,602 |
| 7 | Salem State University Salem, MA | $107,339 | $94,523 | #11 | $59,093 |
| 8 | Columbus State University Columbus, GA | $94,267 | $97,585 | #7 | $82,799 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $93,210 | $82,081 | #16 | $47,269 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $93,210 | $82,081 | #17 | $47,269 |
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| 20 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $80,320 | $72,314 | #37 | $45,377 |
| 21 | Colorado State University Global Aurora, CO | $80,306 | $75,102 | #30 | $65,349 |
| 22 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY | $79,246 | $75,426 | #29 | $62,921 |
| 23 | Boston University Boston, MA | $79,216 | $69,758 | #48 | $63,965 |
| 24 | Western Illinois University Macomb, IL | $78,861 | $77,480 | #24 | $49,381 |
| 25 | University of New Haven West Haven, CT | $78,739 | $70,890 | #43 | $57,596 |
| 26 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $78,510 | $74,725 | #31 | $57,106 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Boston University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $63,965 one year after graduating and $79,216 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Boston University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 115 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Boston University ranks #23 by median pay four years after graduation, and #48 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Boston University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($66,714), and the median federal debt at graduation is $39,700.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.