Criminal Justice and Corrections at Shaw University
Raleigh, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Shaw University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 87% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Shaw 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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| 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 |
| 628 | Thiel College Greenville, PA | $43,186 | $43,921 | #635 | $33,652 |
| 629 | Texas College Tyler, TX | $43,156 | $43,877 | #636 | $34,386 |
| 630 | Piedmont University Demorest, GA | $43,125 | $44,643 | #628 | — |
Other Majors at Shaw University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $47,401 | $34,652 | #1128 of 1176 |
| Social Work | $46,981 | $31,138 | #342 of 420 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $44,010 | $18,987 | #563 of 610 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | — | $32,241 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $28,545 | — | #659 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Shaw University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,649 one year after graduating and $43,299 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Shaw University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Shaw University ranks #627 by median pay four years after graduation, and #615 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Shaw University worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $37,484.
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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.