Criminal Justice and Corrections at Chadron State College
Chadron, NE · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Chadron State College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 16% less 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 Chadron State 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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| 569 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $46,593 | $48,233 | #580 | $35,398 |
| 570 | Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL | $46,540 | $49,536 | #545 | — |
| 571 | Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA | $46,517 | $48,930 | #564 | $34,824 |
| 572 | Chadron State College Chadron, NE | $46,495 | $48,054 | #584 | $32,454 |
| 573 | Nevada State University Henderson, NV | $46,443 | $48,202 | #581 | $36,363 |
| 574 | Bob Jones University Greenville, SC | $46,332 | $51,375 | #492 | $31,372 |
| 575 | South University-Montgomery Montgomery, AL | $46,322 | $52,579 | #444 | $37,713 |
Other Majors at Chadron State College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $64,738 | — | #5 of 63 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,263 | $43,124 | #857 of 1176 |
| Plant Sciences | $53,484 | $36,558 | #24 of 44 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $50,643 | $46,824 | #181 of 345 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology | $46,183 | $27,129 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,577 | $40,320 | #463 of 680 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $44,030 | $29,464 | #192 of 207 |
| Psychology | $40,919 | — | #948 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Chadron State College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,454 one year after graduating and $46,495 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Chadron State College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Chadron State College ranks #572 by median pay four years after graduation, and #584 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Chadron State College worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,800.
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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.