Criminal Justice and Corrections at Chowan University
Murfreesboro, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Chowan University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 82% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Chowan 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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| 609 | Fort Valley State University Fort Valley, GA | $45,033 | $46,618 | #613 | $29,445 |
| 610 | Lane College Jackson, TN | $45,008 | $49,166 | #556 | $35,917 |
| 611 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL | $44,891 | $47,781 | #588 | $33,776 |
| 612 | Chowan University Murfreesboro, NC | $44,858 | $48,139 | #582 | $29,109 |
| 613 | Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO | $44,849 | $41,943 | #646 | — |
| 614 | Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $44,723 | $51,770 | #477 | $33,494 |
| 615 | The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX | $44,607 | $45,352 | #623 | $36,532 |
Other Majors at Chowan University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $54,889 | $37,634 | #969 of 1176 |
| Social Sciences | $44,793 | $38,693 | #71 of 87 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $44,711 | $25,983 | #547 of 610 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $39,224 | $25,019 | #206 of 207 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $36,682 | — | #58 of 63 |
| Psychology | $33,143 | $30,076 | #1024 of 1027 |
| Biology | — | $29,508 | — |
| Graphic Communications | — | $25,301 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Chowan University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,109 one year after graduating and $44,858 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Chowan University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Chowan University ranks #612 by median pay four years after graduation, and #582 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Chowan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $37,000.
← All data for Chowan University · Methodology
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.