Criminal Justice and Corrections at Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 40 graduates a year
Rider University 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 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rider 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 |
| … | |||||
| 480 | Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK | $50,268 | $56,439 | #313 | $39,668 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rider University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,053 one year after graduating and $50,173 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rider University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Rider University ranks #483 by median pay four years after graduation, and #633 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Rider University 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 $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.