Criminal Justice and Corrections at King's College
Wilkes-barre, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
King's College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How King's 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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| 225 | Chicago State University Chicago, IL | $57,691 | $56,681 | #304 | $35,419 |
| 226 | Baker College Owosso, MI | $57,675 | $60,812 | #139 | $42,341 |
| 227 | Alfred University Alfred, NY | $57,570 | $54,795 | #372 | $22,618 |
| 228 | King's College Wilkes-barre, PA | $57,563 | $58,542 | #205 | $35,761 |
| 229 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $57,556 | $59,736 | #168 | $37,639 |
| 230 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $57,537 | $60,666 | #144 | $39,857 |
| 231 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $57,510 | $52,330 | #455 | $33,261 |
Other Majors at King's College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $129,397 | — | #2 of 61 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $83,705 | — | #4 of 67 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $77,892 | $61,680 | #297 of 796 |
| Marketing | $69,051 | $40,666 | #204 of 516 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $67,467 | $44,787 | #368 of 452 |
| Biology | $63,617 | $26,074 | #225 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,843 | $40,395 | #680 of 1176 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $58,243 | — | #168 of 187 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $53,573 | $22,080 | #152 of 265 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $52,695 | — | #214 of 253 |
| Psychology | $50,244 | $39,818 | #501 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $49,930 | $29,798 | #448 of 660 |
| Sociology | — | $48,529 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,486 | $35,199 | #361 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do King's College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,761 one year after graduating and $57,563 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does King's College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, King's College ranks #228 by median pay four years after graduation, and #205 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at King's College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,922.
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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.