Criminal Justice and Corrections at Mississippi College
Clinton, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Mississippi College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 1% 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 Mississippi College 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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| 295 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $55,903 | $59,992 | #158 | $38,682 |
| 296 | Howard University Washington, DC | $55,902 | $48,985 | #563 | $27,801 |
| 297 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $55,835 | $63,222 | #90 | $35,724 |
| 298 | Mississippi College Clinton, MS | $55,832 | $67,742 | #43 | $37,324 |
| 299 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $55,830 | $59,424 | #178 | $36,839 |
| 300 | Governors State University University Park, IL | $55,811 | $54,834 | #368 | $42,456 |
| 301 | Fort Hays State University Hays, KS | $55,790 | $57,919 | #226 | $42,428 |
Other Majors at Mississippi College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,374 | $69,572 | #833 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,885 | — | #639 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,789 | $43,299 | #1023 of 1176 |
| Social Work | $51,605 | — | #214 of 420 |
| Biology | $49,370 | $17,342 | #708 of 841 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,861 | $30,193 | #444 of 610 |
| Marketing | $46,780 | $42,245 | #504 of 516 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $44,779 | $36,949 | #567 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $44,329 | $39,558 | #313 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,673 | $37,051 | #583 of 680 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | $40,506 | — | #30 of 45 |
| Psychology | $39,933 | $23,683 | #967 of 1027 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $39,178 | $32,020 | #275 of 299 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mississippi College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,324 one year after graduating and $55,832 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mississippi College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Mississippi College ranks #298 by median pay four years after graduation, and #43 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Mississippi College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,250.
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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.