Criminal Justice and Corrections at Columbia College
Columbia, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Columbia College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Columbia 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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| 162 | Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI | $59,390 | $62,620 | #100 | $38,518 |
| 163 | Friends University Wichita, KS | $59,387 | $61,653 | #119 | $34,522 |
| 164 | Capella University Minneapolis, MN | $59,375 | $56,716 | #301 | $47,606 |
| 165 | Columbia College Columbia, SC | $59,371 | $65,833 | #57 | $50,519 |
| 166 | Northwestern Oklahoma State University Alva, OK | $59,355 | $66,642 | #49 | — |
| 167 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY | $59,343 | $56,482 | #309 | $37,284 |
| 168 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $59,295 | $58,257 | #216 | $34,551 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Credentials at Columbia College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,159 | $61,821 | $14,405 |
Other Majors at Columbia College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeland Security | $71,888 | $67,338 | #10 of 33 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,979 | $42,514 | #988 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,686 | $39,489 | #397 of 680 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $44,280 | — | #578 of 660 |
| Social Work | $44,276 | — | #385 of 420 |
| Behavioral Sciences | $39,738 | — | #18 of 20 |
| Psychology | $32,207 | — | #1026 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Columbia College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,519 one year after graduating and $59,371 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Columbia College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Columbia College ranks #165 by median pay four years after graduation, and #57 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Columbia College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,261.
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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.