Criminal Justice and Corrections at Benedict College
Columbia, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Benedict College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 29% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 94% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Benedict 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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| 650 | Brookline College-Tucson Tucson, AZ | $40,621 | $41,739 | #649 | $33,962 |
| 651 | Brookline College-Albuquerque Albuquerque, NM | $40,621 | $47,033 | #605 | $33,962 |
| 652 | Lindsey Wilson College Columbia, KY | $40,618 | $45,992 | #618 | $29,512 |
| 653 | Benedict College Columbia, SC | $39,337 | $43,619 | #638 | $23,838 |
| 654 | University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI | $38,185 | $34,744 | #660 | $38,528 |
| 655 | Remington College-Dallas Campus Dallas, TX | $37,199 | $37,820 | #652 | $31,793 |
| 656 | Remington College-Fort Worth Campus North Richland Hills, TX | $37,199 | $37,820 | #653 | $31,793 |
Other Majors at Benedict College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $41,811 | $28,419 | #1167 of 1176 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $41,372 | $17,324 | #54 of 63 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $41,158 | $26,891 | #178 of 178 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $37,638 | — | #644 of 660 |
| Biology | $36,966 | $22,805 | #833 of 841 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $34,129 | $21,607 | #167 of 172 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $33,120 | — |
| Social Work | — | $30,295 | — |
| Psychology | — | $27,620 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Benedict College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,838 one year after graduating and $39,337 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Benedict College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Benedict College ranks #653 by median pay four years after graduation, and #638 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Benedict College worth it?
Its graduates earn 29% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $37,000.
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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.