Criminal Justice and Corrections at Lane College
Jackson, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Lane College 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 81% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lane College 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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| 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 |
| 612 | Chowan University Murfreesboro, NC | $44,858 | $48,139 | #582 | $29,109 |
| 613 | Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO | $44,849 | $41,943 | #646 | — |
Other Majors at Lane College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $43,529 | $26,754 | #804 of 841 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $40,707 | $24,128 | #334 of 345 |
| Sociology | $34,242 | $23,591 | #460 of 462 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $22,093 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lane College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,917 one year after graduating and $45,008 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lane College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Lane College ranks #610 by median pay four years after graduation, and #556 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Lane College 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 $36,500.
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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.