Criminal Justice and Corrections at University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 55 graduates a year
University of South Dakota graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Dakota 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 |
| … | |||||
| 207 | Coppin State University Baltimore, MD | $58,110 | $50,998 | #504 | $31,419 |
| 208 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $58,109 | $58,451 | #209 | $45,401 |
| 209 | William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ | $58,108 | $51,001 | #503 | $35,864 |
| 210 | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | $58,046 | $62,480 | #102 | $40,402 |
| 211 | Roanoke College Salem, VA | $58,040 | $52,851 | #437 | — |
| 212 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $58,011 | $58,980 | #191 | $37,978 |
| 213 | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | $57,957 | $59,901 | #159 | $38,756 |
Other Majors at University of South Dakota by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Dakota criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,402 one year after graduating and $58,046 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Dakota rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, University of South Dakota ranks #210 by median pay four years after graduation, and #102 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at University of South Dakota worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
← All data for University of South Dakota · Methodology
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.