Criminal Justice and Corrections at University of South Carolina-Upstate
Spartanburg, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 81 graduates a year
University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Carolina-Upstate 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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| 539 | Southeastern University Lakeland, FL | $48,343 | $51,455 | #490 | $41,291 |
| 540 | Dalton State College Dalton, GA | $48,341 | $50,043 | #532 | $37,856 |
| 541 | Lincoln University Jefferson City, MO | $48,315 | $51,804 | #476 | $32,331 |
| 542 | University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC | $48,209 | $53,456 | #417 | $34,447 |
| 543 | Lackawanna College Scranton, PA | $48,174 | $48,993 | #562 | $33,803 |
| 544 | Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL | $48,073 | $51,168 | #498 | $43,351 |
| 545 | Goldey-Beacom College Wilmington, DE | $48,005 | $47,717 | #590 | $32,960 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Carolina-Upstate criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,447 one year after graduating and $48,209 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Carolina-Upstate rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, University of South Carolina-Upstate ranks #542 by median pay four years after graduation, and #417 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at University of South Carolina-Upstate worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,655.
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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.