Criminal Justice and Corrections at Bethel University
Mckenzie, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 65 graduates a year
Bethel University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bethel 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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| 81 | Roosevelt University Chicago, IL | $63,081 | $61,977 | #107 | $41,203 |
| 82 | Benedictine University Lisle, IL | $63,033 | $61,929 | #110 | $46,020 |
| 83 | University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | $63,032 | $55,318 | #353 | $48,991 |
| 84 | Bethel University Mckenzie, TN | $62,967 | $68,785 | #37 | $54,207 |
| 85 | University of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD | $62,792 | $67,589 | #44 | $38,858 |
| 86 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $62,747 | $57,714 | #254 | $41,020 |
| 87 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $62,715 | $66,126 | #56 | $40,390 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Credentials at Bethel University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | — | $57,864 | $17,250 |
| Master's Degree | $54,676 | $59,965 | $41,000 |
Other Majors at Bethel University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $80,794 | $71,315 | #692 of 966 |
| Homeland Security | $79,079 | $78,275 | #5 of 33 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,102 | $49,106 | #793 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,730 | $31,638 | #448 of 610 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bethel University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $54,207 one year after graduating and $62,967 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bethel University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Bethel University ranks #84 by median pay four years after graduation, and #37 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Bethel University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,908.
← All data for Bethel University · 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.