Criminal Justice and Corrections at Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 52 graduates a year
Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 18% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Citadel Military College of South Carolina 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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| 58 | High Point University High Point, NC | $65,607 | $70,406 | #30 | — |
| 59 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $65,603 | $59,694 | #169 | $35,960 |
| 60 | Worcester State University Worcester, MA | $65,588 | $57,757 | #248 | $41,132 |
| 61 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston, SC | $65,574 | $72,711 | #19 | $45,235 |
| 62 | North Park University Chicago, IL | $65,032 | $63,893 | #78 | $43,519 |
| 63 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $64,835 | $58,996 | #190 | $45,387 |
| 64 | Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall, MN | $64,654 | $61,758 | #113 | — |
Other Majors at Citadel Military College of South Carolina by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $88,869 | $72,726 | #244 of 258 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $83,912 | $52,602 | #300 of 318 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $83,337 | — | #209 of 796 |
| Civil Engineering | $81,055 | $61,163 | #177 of 233 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,116 | $50,004 | #283 of 1176 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $71,213 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $68,504 | $44,992 | #149 of 565 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $66,934 | $43,727 | #52 of 610 |
| History | $64,869 | $42,712 | #34 of 459 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $60,791 | — |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | — | $42,362 | — |
| Biology | — | $36,066 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Citadel Military College of South Carolina criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,235 one year after graduating and $65,574 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Citadel Military College of South Carolina rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Citadel Military College of South Carolina ranks #61 by median pay four years after graduation, and #19 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Citadel Military College of South Carolina worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,189.
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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.