Criminal Justice and Corrections at Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Lake Superior State University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 5% 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 Lake Superior 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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| 189 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $58,464 | $53,198 | #427 | $36,045 |
| 190 | Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO | $58,400 | $62,617 | #101 | $36,253 |
| 191 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY | $58,331 | $55,519 | #347 | $35,527 |
| 192 | Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI | $58,286 | $61,456 | #126 | $43,937 |
| 193 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $58,252 | $60,351 | #151 | $38,057 |
| 194 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $58,223 | $60,584 | #147 | $38,640 |
| 195 | University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior, WI | $58,167 | $60,526 | #149 | $42,295 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Credentials at Lake Superior State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $44,635 | $57,894 | $14,000 |
Other Majors at Lake Superior State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $90,216 | $77,229 | #185 of 318 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $70,959 | $68,007 | #940 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $60,167 | $47,038 | #711 of 796 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $56,905 | — | #98 of 138 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,396 | $39,198 | #1014 of 1176 |
| Biology | $46,435 | — | #763 of 841 |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | $44,090 | $34,729 | #7 of 9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lake Superior State University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,937 one year after graduating and $58,286 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lake Superior State University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Lake Superior State University ranks #192 by median pay four years after graduation, and #126 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Lake Superior State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,500.
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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.