Criminal Justice and Corrections at Adelphi University
Garden City, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Adelphi 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 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Adelphi 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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| 334 | University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI | $54,621 | $57,592 | #262 | $37,469 |
| 335 | Utah Tech University Saint George, UT | $54,536 | $51,687 | #483 | $31,558 |
| 336 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $54,509 | $55,420 | #351 | $43,707 |
| 337 | Adelphi University Garden City, NY | $54,469 | $51,843 | #466 | $34,240 |
| 338 | St. Thomas University Miami Gardens, FL | $54,337 | $57,835 | #245 | — |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Adelphi University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,240 one year after graduating and $54,469 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Adelphi University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Adelphi University ranks #337 by median pay four years after graduation, and #466 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Adelphi 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 $23,228.
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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.