Criminal Justice and Corrections at Salem College
Winston-salem, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 3 graduates a year
Salem College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Salem 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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| 600 | American InterContinental University System Chandler, AZ | $45,672 | $46,929 | #610 | $35,862 |
| 601 | American InterContinental University-Houston Houston, TX | $45,672 | $46,435 | #616 | $35,862 |
| 602 | Florida Memorial University Miami Gardens, FL | $45,656 | $48,595 | #573 | — |
| 603 | Salem College Winston-salem, NC | $45,560 | $48,892 | #565 | — |
| 604 | Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA | $45,393 | $52,546 | #447 | $35,024 |
| 605 | West Liberty University West Liberty, WV | $45,353 | $53,655 | #410 | — |
| 606 | Culver-Stockton College Canton, MO | $45,287 | $48,557 | #574 | $33,394 |
Other Majors at Salem College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $68,431 | $43,299 | #420 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $49,464 | — | #563 of 1027 |
| Education | $47,488 | $36,646 | #44 of 71 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Salem College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn $45,560 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Salem College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Salem College ranks #603 by median pay four years after graduation, and #565 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Salem College worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378).
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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.