Criminal Justice and Corrections at Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Alcorn State University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 24% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 64% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Alcorn 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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| 634 | Texas A&M University-Texarkana Texarkana, TX | $42,676 | $43,389 | #639 | $32,971 |
| 635 | Sul Ross State University Alpine, TX | $42,239 | $42,945 | #641 | $32,033 |
| 636 | Bluefield State University Bluefield, WV | $42,085 | $49,789 | #535 | $30,506 |
| 637 | Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS | $41,908 | $50,847 | #507 | $30,617 |
| 638 | Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY | $41,900 | $47,443 | #595 | $36,849 |
| 639 | University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY | $41,785 | $47,313 | #599 | $37,564 |
| 640 | Keystone College La Plume, PA | $41,695 | $42,404 | #642 | $33,645 |
Other Majors at Alcorn State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $93,159 | $85,255 | #239 of 966 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $62,499 | $44,330 | #48 of 77 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $59,214 | $36,262 | #177 of 253 |
| Social Work | $46,157 | — | #360 of 420 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,321 | $26,269 | #420 of 476 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $41,403 | — | #586 of 610 |
| Biology | $40,379 | $27,607 | #822 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $39,841 | $29,482 | #1173 of 1176 |
| Agriculture | — | $37,771 | — |
| Psychology | $35,015 | $23,388 | #1021 of 1027 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $27,472 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $27,087 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Alcorn State University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,617 one year after graduating and $41,908 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Alcorn State University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Alcorn State University ranks #637 by median pay four years after graduation, and #507 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Alcorn State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.