Criminal Justice and Corrections at Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 63 graduates a year
Southeast Missouri State University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southeast Missouri 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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| 544 | Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL | $48,073 | $51,168 | #498 | $43,351 |
| 545 | Goldey-Beacom College Wilmington, DE | $48,005 | $47,717 | #590 | $32,960 |
| 546 | Berkeley College-Woodland Park Woodland Park, NJ | $47,997 | $42,126 | #645 | $32,721 |
| 547 | Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO | $47,934 | $51,395 | #491 | $36,537 |
| 548 | University of Arkansas at Monticello Monticello, AR | $47,929 | $56,480 | #310 | — |
| 549 | National American University-Rapid City Rapid City, SD | $47,907 | $51,567 | #487 | $45,720 |
| 550 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $47,882 | $54,217 | #394 | $31,548 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southeast Missouri State University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,537 one year after graduating and $47,934 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southeast Missouri State University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Southeast Missouri State University ranks #547 by median pay four years after graduation, and #491 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Southeast Missouri State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.