Criminal Justice and Corrections at Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 41 graduates a year
Southern Oregon University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern Oregon 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 |
| … | |||||
| 169 | Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA | $59,183 | $53,853 | #402 | $45,022 |
| 170 | Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI | $59,042 | $62,253 | #105 | $40,049 |
| 171 | Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH | $59,020 | $62,983 | #92 | $42,407 |
| 172 | Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR | $59,008 | $59,356 | #180 | $40,553 |
| 173 | SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, NY | $58,964 | $56,122 | #319 | $32,043 |
| 174 | Post University Waterbury, CT | $58,913 | $53,041 | #431 | $49,449 |
| 175 | Alvernia University Reading, PA | $58,810 | $59,810 | #164 | $39,940 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Oregon University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,553 one year after graduating and $59,008 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Oregon University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Southern Oregon University ranks #172 by median pay four years after graduation, and #180 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Southern Oregon University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.