Criminal Justice and Corrections at Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Southwest Minnesota State University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 17% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southwest Minnesota 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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| 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 |
| 64 | Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall, MN | $64,654 | $61,758 | #113 | — |
| 65 | Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN | $64,585 | $61,692 | #118 | $49,019 |
| 66 | Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN | $64,481 | $61,593 | #122 | $52,125 |
| 67 | Curry College Milton, MA | $64,406 | $56,716 | #300 | $45,103 |
Other Majors at Southwest Minnesota State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,735 | $71,933 | #580 of 966 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $59,824 | $47,734 | #430 of 452 |
| Marketing | $58,574 | $48,939 | #406 of 516 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,559 | $49,245 | #948 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,554 | $32,802 | #269 of 610 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | — | $49,521 | — |
| Psychology | $47,249 | $33,099 | #689 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $47,219 | $43,875 | #272 of 345 |
| Social Work | $45,467 | $46,368 | #370 of 420 |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | $44,510 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,904 | $41,333 | #535 of 680 |
| Biology | — | $31,765 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southwest Minnesota State University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn $64,654 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southwest Minnesota State University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Southwest Minnesota State University ranks #64 by median pay four years after graduation, and #113 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Southwest Minnesota State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.