Criminal Justice and Corrections at Merrimack College
North Andover, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 81 graduates a year
Merrimack College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 26% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Merrimack College Compares for Criminal Justice and Corrections
All 660 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 | Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN | $106,465 | $114,217 | #1 | $55,587 |
| 2 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $81,768 | $75,316 | #11 | — |
| 3 | University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online Manchester, NH | $81,768 | $75,316 | #12 | — |
| 4 | National University San Diego, CA | $81,299 | $73,977 | #16 | $64,143 |
| 5 | Fisher College Boston, MA | $80,136 | $70,568 | #28 | $45,695 |
| 6 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $80,070 | $70,162 | #32 | $51,256 |
| 7 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN | $79,464 | $75,905 | #10 | $64,894 |
| 8 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $79,098 | $71,213 | #26 | $41,989 |
| 9 | Trinity Christian College Palos Heights, IL | $78,165 | $76,797 | #7 | — |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $77,477 | $68,227 | #39 | $51,363 |
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| 25 | Norwich University Northfield, VT | $70,075 | $71,973 | #25 | $43,523 |
| 26 | Utica University Utica, NY | $69,898 | $66,528 | #52 | $45,521 |
| 27 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $69,848 | $61,300 | #130 | $55,479 |
| 28 | Merrimack College North Andover, MA | $69,615 | $61,303 | #128 | $43,323 |
| 29 | Herzing University-Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $69,601 | $79,003 | #5 | $67,229 |
| 30 | Herzing University-Atlanta Atlanta, GA | $69,601 | $72,051 | #24 | $67,229 |
| 31 | Herzing University-Minneapolis St. Louis Park, MN | $69,601 | $66,484 | #54 | $67,229 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Credentials at Merrimack College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,395 | — | — |
Other Majors at Merrimack College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $114,115 | $70,256 | #97 of 349 |
| Civil Engineering | $90,714 | $75,556 | #50 of 233 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $85,545 | $68,615 | #282 of 318 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | — | $79,659 | — |
| Biology | $79,581 | $41,506 | #26 of 841 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $74,379 | — | #10 of 64 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,877 | $48,018 | #259 of 1176 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $68,209 | $31,161 | #40 of 156 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $65,549 | — | #146 of 253 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $64,345 | $29,527 | #94 of 660 |
| Psychology | $62,567 | $34,453 | #62 of 1027 |
| Education | $55,180 | $29,368 | #18 of 71 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $53,734 | $33,640 | #31 of 172 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $35,619 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Merrimack College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,323 one year after graduating and $69,615 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Merrimack College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Merrimack College ranks #28 by median pay four years after graduation, and #128 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Merrimack College worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
← All data for Merrimack College · Methodology
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.