Criminal Justice and Corrections at South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
South Carolina State University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 60% of one year’s pay at that point.
How South Carolina State 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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| 605 | West Liberty University West Liberty, WV | $45,353 | $53,655 | #410 | — |
| 606 | Culver-Stockton College Canton, MO | $45,287 | $48,557 | #574 | $33,394 |
| 607 | Alabama State University Montgomery, AL | $45,173 | $51,275 | #494 | $32,898 |
| 608 | South Carolina State University Orangeburg, SC | $45,061 | $49,966 | #534 | $32,576 |
| 609 | Fort Valley State University Fort Valley, GA | $45,033 | $46,618 | #613 | $29,445 |
| 610 | Lane College Jackson, TN | $45,008 | $49,166 | #556 | $35,917 |
| 611 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL | $44,891 | $47,781 | #588 | $33,776 |
Other Majors at South Carolina State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $66,821 | $30,082 | #400 of 459 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $63,129 | — | #59 of 61 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,108 | $25,518 | #1119 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $41,075 | $30,676 | #332 of 345 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $40,050 | $29,618 | #41 of 49 |
| Biology | $37,940 | $25,938 | #829 of 841 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $33,586 | — | #655 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Carolina State University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,576 one year after graduating and $45,061 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South Carolina State University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, South Carolina State University ranks #608 by median pay four years after graduation, and #534 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at South Carolina State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.