Criminal Justice and Corrections at Guilford College
Greensboro, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Guilford College 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 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Guilford College 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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| 341 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $54,231 | $57,873 | #227 | $40,557 |
| 342 | Caldwell University Caldwell, NJ | $54,225 | $47,592 | #592 | $22,939 |
| 343 | Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL | $54,215 | $57,705 | #255 | $40,079 |
| 344 | Guilford College Greensboro, NC | $54,209 | $58,174 | #220 | $31,799 |
| 345 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $54,169 | $49,290 | #554 | $34,870 |
| 346 | University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI | $54,156 | $56,352 | #315 | $42,342 |
| 347 | University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX | $54,097 | $55,001 | #360 | $32,771 |
Other Majors at Guilford College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $67,698 | $44,566 | #530 of 796 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $65,823 | — | #408 of 459 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,858 | $46,497 | #766 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $49,921 | $27,740 | #520 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $49,064 | $19,742 | #279 of 576 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $46,651 | $28,802 | #505 of 610 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $46,011 | — | #45 of 48 |
| Biology | — | $30,486 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Guilford College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,799 one year after graduating and $54,209 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Guilford College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Guilford College ranks #344 by median pay four years after graduation, and #220 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Guilford College 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 $27,000.
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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.