Criminal Justice and Corrections at William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
William Carey University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How William Carey 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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| 452 | North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC | $51,474 | $55,239 | #357 | $32,152 |
| 453 | Muskingum University New Concord, OH | $51,445 | $54,900 | #365 | $35,595 |
| 454 | Savannah State University Savannah, GA | $51,430 | $53,240 | #426 | $30,195 |
| 455 | William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS | $51,430 | $62,401 | #103 | $35,540 |
| 456 | North Greenville University Tigerville, SC | $51,418 | $57,015 | #286 | $39,415 |
| 457 | Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL | $51,363 | $58,301 | #215 | $38,710 |
| 458 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $51,332 | $57,634 | #259 | $39,609 |
Other Majors at William Carey University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,147 | $73,469 | #641 of 966 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $61,978 | $52,790 | #34 of 345 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $51,866 | $40,598 | #1052 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $47,152 | $24,182 | #491 of 610 |
| Biology | $46,598 | $19,910 | #761 of 841 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,389 | $39,520 | #591 of 680 |
| Psychology | $38,325 | $21,799 | #995 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do William Carey University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,540 one year after graduating and $51,430 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does William Carey University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, William Carey University ranks #455 by median pay four years after graduation, and #103 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at William Carey University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,500.
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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.