Criminal Justice and Corrections at Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 121 graduates a year
Grand Valley State University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grand Valley 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 |
| … | |||||
| 227 | Alfred University Alfred, NY | $57,570 | $54,795 | #372 | $22,618 |
| 228 | King's College Wilkes-barre, PA | $57,563 | $58,542 | #205 | $35,761 |
| 229 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $57,556 | $59,736 | #168 | $37,639 |
| 230 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $57,537 | $60,666 | #144 | $39,857 |
| 231 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $57,510 | $52,330 | #455 | $33,261 |
| 232 | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg, PA | $57,494 | $58,472 | #207 | $35,206 |
| 233 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $57,417 | $61,113 | #134 | $34,922 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grand Valley State University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,857 one year after graduating and $57,537 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grand Valley State University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Grand Valley State University ranks #230 by median pay four years after graduation, and #144 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Grand Valley State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.