Criminal Justice and Corrections at Peru State College
Peru, NE · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
Peru State College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Peru 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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| 481 | Augusta University Augusta, GA | $50,254 | $52,023 | #458 | $29,397 |
| 482 | Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, NC | $50,239 | $53,914 | #400 | $29,778 |
| 483 | Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ | $50,173 | $44,036 | #633 | $36,053 |
| 484 | Peru State College Peru, NE | $50,150 | $51,832 | #468 | $38,953 |
| 485 | Monroe College Bronx, NY | $50,142 | $47,725 | #589 | $32,695 |
| 486 | Lees-McRae College Banner Elk, NC | $50,085 | $53,748 | #404 | $39,811 |
| 487 | West Virginia State University Institute, WV | $50,063 | $59,227 | #183 | $39,056 |
Other Majors at Peru State College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $64,278 | — | #415 of 459 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,519 | $42,847 | #880 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $45,096 | $32,542 | #796 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,850 | $37,072 | #497 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Peru State College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,953 one year after graduating and $50,150 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Peru State College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Peru State College ranks #484 by median pay four years after graduation, and #468 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Peru State College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% 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.