Criminal Justice and Corrections at Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 87 graduates a year
Fayetteville State University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fayetteville State 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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| 563 | Jackson State University Jackson, MS | $46,799 | $56,782 | #299 | $27,101 |
| 564 | St. Mary's University San Antonio, TX | $46,782 | $47,564 | #594 | $30,237 |
| 565 | Kentucky State University Frankfort, KY | $46,767 | $52,954 | #432 | $33,099 |
| 566 | Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC | $46,660 | $50,073 | #530 | $29,016 |
| 567 | University of West Florida Pensacola, FL | $46,631 | $49,633 | #543 | $36,369 |
| 568 | Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, TX | $46,596 | $47,374 | #596 | $34,075 |
| 569 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $46,593 | $48,233 | #580 | $35,398 |
Other Majors at Fayetteville State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $88,701 | $73,448 | #409 of 966 |
| Fire Protection | $73,969 | $67,586 | #14 of 19 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,732 | $42,080 | #212 of 680 |
| Biology | $48,881 | $28,332 | #719 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,094 | $30,944 | #1121 of 1176 |
| Social Work | $46,119 | $29,726 | #361 of 420 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $45,610 | — | #375 of 476 |
| Sociology | $43,889 | $33,544 | #404 of 462 |
| Psychology | $43,358 | $31,217 | #867 of 1027 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $42,270 | $32,069 | #267 of 275 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $40,056 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $38,325 | $24,210 | #640 of 660 |
| Computer Science | $36,164 | $50,940 | #349 of 349 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $16,454 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fayetteville State University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,016 one year after graduating and $46,660 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fayetteville State University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Fayetteville State University ranks #566 by median pay four years after graduation, and #530 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Fayetteville State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,674.
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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.