Criminal Justice and Corrections at Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Gardner-Webb University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Gardner-Webb 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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| 444 | Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY | $51,758 | $49,263 | #555 | $34,472 |
| 445 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $51,748 | $52,613 | #443 | $37,792 |
| 446 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $51,740 | $47,080 | #604 | $34,806 |
| 447 | Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC | $51,709 | $55,491 | #348 | $35,433 |
| 448 | University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | $51,654 | $54,979 | #361 | $36,684 |
| 449 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $51,643 | $58,619 | #203 | $34,459 |
| 450 | Bellarmine University Louisville, KY | $51,527 | $58,344 | #211 | $30,930 |
Other Majors at Gardner-Webb University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,117 | $71,337 | #881 of 966 |
| Computer Science | $68,175 | — | #335 of 349 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,489 | $42,840 | #739 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $58,918 | $44,261 | #738 of 796 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,061 | — | #160 of 610 |
| Psychology | $49,587 | — | #534 of 1027 |
| Biology | $48,505 | — | #727 of 841 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $47,089 | $39,472 | #243 of 275 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,110 | $39,850 | #487 of 680 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $42,936 | $34,491 | #50 of 59 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $35,982 | — | #650 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Gardner-Webb University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,433 one year after graduating and $51,709 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Gardner-Webb University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Gardner-Webb University ranks #447 by median pay four years after graduation, and #348 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Gardner-Webb University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,580.
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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.