Criminal Justice and Corrections at Salem State University
Salem, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 74 graduates a year
Salem State University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 8% 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 Salem State University 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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| 153 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $59,973 | $61,623 | #120 | $42,187 |
| 154 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $59,973 | $61,623 | #121 | $42,187 |
| 155 | Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH | $59,937 | $55,208 | #358 | $39,171 |
| 156 | Salem State University Salem, MA | $59,774 | $52,637 | #442 | $44,812 |
| 157 | Trinity Washington University Washington, DC | $59,708 | $52,320 | #456 | $47,385 |
| 158 | State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY | $59,563 | $56,692 | #303 | $34,561 |
| 159 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $59,541 | $63,877 | #79 | $44,016 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Credentials at Salem State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,093 | $107,339 | — |
Other Majors at Salem State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Salem State University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,812 one year after graduating and $59,774 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Salem State University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Salem State University ranks #156 by median pay four years after graduation, and #442 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Salem State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,750.
← All data for Salem State University · 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.