Criminal Justice and Corrections at National American University-Rapid City
Rapid City, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
National American University-Rapid City 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 58% of one year’s pay at that point.
How National American University-Rapid City 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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| 546 | Berkeley College-Woodland Park Woodland Park, NJ | $47,997 | $42,126 | #645 | $32,721 |
| 547 | Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO | $47,934 | $51,395 | #491 | $36,537 |
| 548 | University of Arkansas at Monticello Monticello, AR | $47,929 | $56,480 | #310 | — |
| 549 | National American University-Rapid City Rapid City, SD | $47,907 | $51,567 | #487 | $45,720 |
| 550 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $47,882 | $54,217 | #394 | $31,548 |
| 551 | Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA | $47,830 | $48,644 | #569 | $33,542 |
| 552 | Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX | $47,743 | $48,541 | #575 | $31,823 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Credentials at National American University-Rapid City
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | — | $41,000 | $31,370 |
Other Majors at National American University-Rapid City by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,078 | $69,890 | #607 of 966 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $67,025 | — | #98 of 187 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $64,936 | $52,129 | #411 of 459 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $58,897 | — | #96 of 99 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,756 | $48,827 | #873 of 1176 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $52,803 | $45,392 | #194 of 275 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $52,215 | $35,820 | #784 of 796 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do National American University-Rapid City criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,720 one year after graduating and $47,907 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does National American University-Rapid City rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, National American University-Rapid City ranks #549 by median pay four years after graduation, and #487 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at National American University-Rapid City 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 $27,986.
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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.