Criminal Justice and Corrections at Caldwell University
Caldwell, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
Caldwell University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 2% 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 Caldwell 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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| 339 | Waldorf University Forest City, IA | $54,289 | $57,105 | #283 | $42,735 |
| 340 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $54,275 | $49,387 | #549 | $35,029 |
| 341 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $54,231 | $57,873 | #227 | $40,557 |
| 342 | Caldwell University Caldwell, NJ | $54,225 | $47,592 | #592 | $22,939 |
| 343 | Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL | $54,215 | $57,705 | #255 | $40,079 |
| 344 | Guilford College Greensboro, NC | $54,209 | $58,174 | #220 | $31,799 |
| 345 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $54,169 | $49,290 | #554 | $34,870 |
Other Majors at Caldwell University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $103,559 | $88,550 | #109 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,113 | $31,248 | #257 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $69,147 | — | #507 of 796 |
| Public Health | $61,691 | — | #78 of 215 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $60,433 | $48,946 | #29 of 680 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $57,307 | $22,371 | #237 of 660 |
| Psychology | $56,977 | $24,239 | #170 of 1027 |
| Biology | $50,056 | — | #684 of 841 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Caldwell University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,939 one year after graduating and $54,225 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Caldwell University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Caldwell University ranks #342 by median pay four years after graduation, and #592 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Caldwell University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.
