Criminal Justice and Corrections at Utica University
Utica, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 50 graduates a year
Utica University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 26% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Utica 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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| 23 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $70,354 | $79,858 | #4 | $60,461 |
| 24 | Franklin Pierce University Rindge, NH | $70,125 | $64,592 | #70 | $39,031 |
| 25 | Norwich University Northfield, VT | $70,075 | $71,973 | #25 | $43,523 |
| 26 | Utica University Utica, NY | $69,898 | $66,528 | #52 | $45,521 |
| 27 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $69,848 | $61,300 | #130 | $55,479 |
| 28 | Merrimack College North Andover, MA | $69,615 | $61,303 | #128 | $43,323 |
| 29 | Herzing University-Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $69,601 | $79,003 | #5 | $67,229 |
Other Majors at Utica University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $94,981 | $78,857 | #209 of 966 |
| Homeland Security | $82,733 | $57,215 | #3 of 33 |
| Construction Management | — | $66,541 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $62,369 | $32,043 | #61 of 156 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $60,150 | $22,841 | #80 of 84 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $56,113 | $39,478 | #40 of 85 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $55,344 | — | #137 of 178 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,705 | $38,356 | #1000 of 1176 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $53,457 | $31,695 | #51 of 82 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $51,882 | — | #786 of 796 |
| Psychology | $50,847 | $30,715 | #470 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $44,969 | $23,890 | #565 of 660 |
| Biology | — | $25,786 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Utica University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,521 one year after graduating and $69,898 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Utica University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Utica University ranks #26 by median pay four years after graduation, and #52 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Utica University worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,345.
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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.