Criminal Justice and Corrections at North Carolina Wesleyan University
Rocky Mount, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
North Carolina Wesleyan University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 59% of one year’s pay at that point.
How North Carolina Wesleyan 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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| 621 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $43,998 | $48,063 | #583 | $30,097 |
| 622 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR | $43,990 | $51,839 | #467 | $40,989 |
| 623 | Texas A&M University-Central Texas Killeen, TX | $43,901 | $44,634 | #629 | $45,976 |
| 624 | North Carolina Wesleyan University Rocky Mount, NC | $43,805 | $47,009 | #607 | $33,735 |
| 625 | University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA | $43,699 | $50,585 | #517 | $36,313 |
| 626 | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR | $43,509 | $51,272 | #495 | $33,460 |
| 627 | Shaw University Raleigh, NC | $43,299 | $46,466 | #615 | $25,649 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Credentials at North Carolina Wesleyan University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,507 | $59,779 | — |
Other Majors at North Carolina Wesleyan University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $53,598 | $42,142 | #450 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $53,327 | $39,220 | #777 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,983 | $37,358 | #1069 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,733 | — | #211 of 680 |
| Marketing | $49,827 | $45,880 | #496 of 516 |
| Psychology | $41,976 | $30,570 | #921 of 1027 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | $38,717 | — | #32 of 45 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North Carolina Wesleyan University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,735 one year after graduating and $43,805 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does North Carolina Wesleyan University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, North Carolina Wesleyan University ranks #624 by median pay four years after graduation, and #607 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at North Carolina Wesleyan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,833.
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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.