Criminal Justice and Corrections at Nevada State University
Henderson, NV · Bachelor's Degree · about 47 graduates a year
Nevada State University 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 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Nevada 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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| 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 |
| 576 | South University-West Palm Beach Royal Palm Beach, FL | $46,322 | $49,304 | #551 | $37,713 |
Other Majors at Nevada State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $95,918 | $85,585 | #196 of 966 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $94,433 | $85,007 | #4 of 48 |
| Area Studies | $65,406 | $54,607 | #21 of 70 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $64,201 | $53,159 | #10 of 177 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $62,684 | $50,691 | #23 of 345 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,273 | $49,807 | #787 of 1176 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $57,932 | $47,833 | #120 of 215 |
| History | $57,600 | $50,149 | #88 of 459 |
| English Language and Literature | $56,591 | — | #105 of 576 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,646 | $48,634 | #104 of 680 |
| Psychology | $53,468 | $40,183 | #328 of 1027 |
| Biology | — | $28,205 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Nevada State University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,363 one year after graduating and $46,443 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Nevada State University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Nevada State University ranks #573 by median pay four years after graduation, and #581 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Nevada State University 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 $13,750.
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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.