Criminal Justice and Corrections at Alvernia University
Reading, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
Alvernia University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Alvernia 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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| 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 |
| 176 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $58,792 | $53,535 | #412 | $38,495 |
| 177 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | $58,762 | $61,145 | #133 | $41,258 |
| 178 | Franklin University Columbus, OH | $58,747 | $62,692 | #98 | $38,103 |
Other Majors at Alvernia University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $94,679 | $77,394 | #212 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $75,705 | $52,742 | #222 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $67,562 | $53,428 | #534 of 796 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,231 | $41,508 | #157 of 610 |
| Social Work | $56,243 | — | #105 of 420 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $56,203 | $42,607 | #89 of 156 |
| Psychology | $52,044 | — | #394 of 1027 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $48,809 | $41,115 | #34 of 50 |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | $48,649 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Alvernia University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,940 one year after graduating and $58,810 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Alvernia University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Alvernia University ranks #175 by median pay four years after graduation, and #164 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Alvernia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
← All data for Alvernia University · Methodology
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.