Criminal Justice and Corrections at Wayne State College
Wayne, NE · Bachelor's Degree · about 77 graduates a year
Wayne State College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wayne 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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| 305 | Polk State College Winter Haven, FL | $55,634 | $59,215 | #184 | $40,808 |
| 306 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | $55,600 | $57,130 | #278 | $41,180 |
| 307 | Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN | $55,577 | $53,088 | #430 | $44,037 |
| 308 | Wayne State College Wayne, NE | $55,485 | $57,346 | #271 | $41,869 |
| 309 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $55,481 | $60,607 | #146 | $37,952 |
| 310 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $55,474 | $59,531 | #172 | $35,796 |
| 311 | Vermont State University Randolph, VT | $55,465 | $56,967 | #290 | $33,093 |
Other Majors at Wayne State College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $68,431 | $54,600 | #47 of 51 |
| Information Science/Studies | $59,871 | $49,981 | #130 of 148 |
| Biology | $58,609 | $32,538 | #390 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,178 | $43,490 | #894 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,581 | $42,589 | #233 of 345 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $47,746 | $35,343 | #477 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,369 | $41,322 | #559 of 680 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $41,391 | $35,028 | #54 of 59 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $39,701 | — | #272 of 299 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $35,833 | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $29,395 | — | #171 of 172 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wayne State College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,869 one year after graduating and $55,485 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wayne State College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Wayne State College ranks #308 by median pay four years after graduation, and #271 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Wayne State College worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,205.
← All data for Wayne State 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.