Criminal Justice and Corrections at Lees-McRae College
Banner Elk, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Lees-McRae College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lees-McRae 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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| 483 | Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ | $50,173 | $44,036 | #633 | $36,053 |
| 484 | Peru State College Peru, NE | $50,150 | $51,832 | #468 | $38,953 |
| 485 | Monroe College Bronx, NY | $50,142 | $47,725 | #589 | $32,695 |
| 486 | Lees-McRae College Banner Elk, NC | $50,085 | $53,748 | #404 | $39,811 |
| 487 | West Virginia State University Institute, WV | $50,063 | $59,227 | #183 | $39,056 |
| 488 | Mitchell College New London, CT | $50,035 | $45,047 | #625 | $32,782 |
| 489 | American International College Springfield, MA | $50,021 | $44,049 | #632 | $37,408 |
Other Majors at Lees-McRae College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $87,523 | $69,776 | #437 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,108 | $33,292 | #792 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,862 | $38,996 | #448 of 680 |
| Psychology | $44,161 | — | #830 of 1027 |
| Human Services | $43,273 | $34,811 | #75 of 94 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $38,699 | $24,921 | #47 of 52 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lees-McRae College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,811 one year after graduating and $50,085 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lees-McRae College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Lees-McRae College ranks #486 by median pay four years after graduation, and #404 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Lees-McRae College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,050.
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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.