Criminal Justice and Corrections at Delaware Valley University
Doylestown, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Delaware Valley University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Delaware Valley 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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| 91 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $62,506 | $61,412 | #127 | $37,584 |
| 92 | Sullivan University Louisville, KY | $62,472 | $70,737 | #27 | — |
| 93 | Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA | $62,396 | $54,946 | #362 | $43,418 |
| 94 | Delaware Valley University Doylestown, PA | $62,317 | $63,377 | #87 | $39,673 |
| 95 | University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $62,307 | $66,844 | #48 | $44,418 |
| 96 | University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA | $62,222 | $54,793 | #373 | $42,325 |
| 97 | Winona State University Winona, MN | $62,220 | $59,433 | #176 | $48,861 |
Other Majors at Delaware Valley University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Science and Technology | $70,222 | — | #17 of 29 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,210 | $36,232 | #526 of 1176 |
| Biology | $55,244 | $40,692 | #521 of 841 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $53,349 | $47,802 | #67 of 77 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | $49,746 | $28,814 | #9 of 14 |
| Animal Sciences | $49,225 | $38,378 | #39 of 78 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $48,732 | $29,383 | #39 of 59 |
| Plant Sciences | $48,031 | — | #36 of 44 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | — | $47,375 | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $40,575 | $27,287 | #42 of 52 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $39,903 | — |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $38,899 | $28,178 | #36 of 37 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Delaware Valley University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,673 one year after graduating and $62,317 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Delaware Valley University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Delaware Valley University ranks #94 by median pay four years after graduation, and #87 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Delaware Valley University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
← All data for Delaware Valley 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.