Criminal Justice and Corrections at University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 49 graduates a year
University of Southern Mississippi graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Southern Mississippi 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 |
| … | |||||
| 588 | La Roche University Pittsburgh, PA | $46,184 | $46,970 | #609 | $35,388 |
| 589 | Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL | $46,156 | $52,391 | #454 | $33,879 |
| 590 | The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN | $46,142 | $50,405 | #519 | $32,167 |
| 591 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $46,109 | $55,945 | #324 | $36,315 |
| 592 | Tennessee State University Nashville, TN | $46,062 | $50,318 | #522 | $32,555 |
| 593 | Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | $46,046 | $49,399 | #548 | $36,059 |
| 594 | Blackburn College Carlinville, IL | $46,004 | $45,199 | #624 | $33,739 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Southern Mississippi criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,315 one year after graduating and $46,109 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Southern Mississippi rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, University of Southern Mississippi ranks #591 by median pay four years after graduation, and #324 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at University of Southern Mississippi worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,183.
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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.