Criminal Justice and Corrections at Columbia College
Columbia, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 89 graduates a year
Columbia 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 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Columbia 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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| 288 | Concordia University-Wisconsin Mequon, WI | $56,188 | $58,466 | #208 | $41,527 |
| 289 | College of Our Lady of the Elms Chicopee, MA | $56,168 | $49,462 | #547 | — |
| 290 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $56,164 | $57,119 | #281 | $38,612 |
| 291 | Columbia College Columbia, MO | $56,128 | $60,181 | #156 | $46,195 |
| 292 | SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY | $56,034 | $53,333 | #418 | $34,042 |
| 293 | Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA | $55,951 | $51,463 | #489 | — |
| 294 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA | $55,909 | $56,860 | #297 | $37,839 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Credentials at Columbia College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $47,941 | $52,148 | $26,418 |
| Master's Degree | $46,087 | $58,415 | $52,896 |
Other Majors at Columbia College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $81,090 | $67,917 | #283 of 459 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,632 | $71,271 | #779 of 966 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $74,816 | $61,770 | #112 of 166 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $64,997 | $53,748 | #579 of 1176 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $64,555 | $56,104 | #400 of 452 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $62,392 | $49,326 | #143 of 187 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $62,060 | $54,190 | #110 of 275 |
| Business/Commerce | $61,958 | $48,329 | #183 of 271 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $60,561 | $46,905 | #704 of 796 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $57,034 | $45,133 | #146 of 476 |
| Marketing | $51,037 | $40,263 | #491 of 516 |
| Sociology | $49,542 | $37,758 | #300 of 462 |
| Psychology | $49,166 | $35,685 | #590 of 1027 |
| Biology | $48,950 | $37,976 | #715 of 841 |
| History | $46,794 | $40,054 | #328 of 459 |
| Human Services | $46,785 | $37,571 | #60 of 94 |
| English Language and Literature | $36,714 | $24,240 | #547 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Columbia College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,195 one year after graduating and $56,128 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Columbia College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Columbia College ranks #291 by median pay four years after graduation, and #156 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Columbia 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 $23,575.
← All data for Columbia College · Methodology
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.