Criminal Justice and Corrections at Worcester State University
Worcester, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 83 graduates a year
Worcester State University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 18% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Worcester 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 |
| … | |||||
| 57 | Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY | $65,881 | $62,705 | #97 | $36,765 |
| 58 | High Point University High Point, NC | $65,607 | $70,406 | #30 | — |
| 59 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $65,603 | $59,694 | #169 | $35,960 |
| 60 | Worcester State University Worcester, MA | $65,588 | $57,757 | #248 | $41,132 |
| 61 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston, SC | $65,574 | $72,711 | #19 | $45,235 |
| 62 | North Park University Chicago, IL | $65,032 | $63,893 | #78 | $43,519 |
| 63 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $64,835 | $58,996 | #190 | $45,387 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Worcester State University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,132 one year after graduating and $65,588 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Worcester State University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Worcester State University ranks #60 by median pay four years after graduation, and #248 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Worcester State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,050.
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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.