Criminal Justice and Corrections at Nichols College
Dudley, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Nichols College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 36% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Nichols 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 |
| 11 | Anna Maria College Paxton, MA | $76,013 | $66,937 | #47 | — |
| 12 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $75,828 | $72,173 | #23 | $62,703 |
| 13 | Nichols College Dudley, MA | $75,321 | $66,328 | #55 | $45,774 |
| 14 | Central Christian College of Kansas Mcpherson, KS | $74,997 | $77,859 | #6 | $55,453 |
| 15 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $74,018 | $68,081 | #41 | $51,100 |
| 16 | Concordia University-Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN | $73,060 | $69,788 | #34 | $42,607 |
Other Majors at Nichols College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $81,485 | $49,581 | #176 of 452 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $78,894 | $53,761 | #275 of 796 |
| International Business | $68,608 | — | #78 of 115 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,297 | $48,790 | #657 of 1176 |
| Business/Commerce | $62,926 | $44,801 | #180 of 271 |
| Marketing | $60,365 | — | #386 of 516 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $53,531 | $32,564 | #301 of 610 |
| Psychology | $52,824 | — | #359 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Nichols College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,774 one year after graduating and $75,321 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Nichols College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Nichols College ranks #13 by median pay four years after graduation, and #55 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Nichols College worth it?
Its graduates earn 36% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.