Criminal Justice and Corrections at Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Claflin University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 75% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Claflin 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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| 640 | Keystone College La Plume, PA | $41,695 | $42,404 | #642 | $33,645 |
| 641 | University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY | $41,524 | $47,018 | #606 | $27,025 |
| 642 | Mars Hill University Mars Hill, NC | $41,384 | $44,411 | #630 | — |
| 643 | Claflin University Orangeburg, SC | $41,353 | $45,854 | #620 | $29,424 |
| 644 | Platt College-Los Angeles Alhambra, CA | $40,727 | $37,059 | #655 | — |
| 645 | Platt College-Ontario Ontario, CA | $40,727 | $37,059 | #656 | — |
| 646 | Platt College-Riverside Riverside, CA | $40,727 | $37,059 | #657 | — |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Credentials at Claflin University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,266 | — | — |
Other Majors at Claflin University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,436 | $76,590 | #591 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,021 | $37,616 | #863 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,265 | — | #415 of 680 |
| Marketing | $45,502 | $26,014 | #509 of 516 |
| Political Science and Government | $40,910 | $33,287 | #564 of 565 |
| Sociology | $39,353 | $24,139 | #445 of 462 |
| Psychology | $38,625 | $27,280 | #991 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $38,161 | $23,156 | #641 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $37,025 | $22,642 | #607 of 610 |
| Biology | $35,502 | $25,873 | #834 of 841 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | $34,128 | — | #37 of 37 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Claflin University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,424 one year after graduating and $41,353 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Claflin University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Claflin University ranks #643 by median pay four years after graduation, and #620 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Claflin University worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $30,827.
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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.