Criminal Justice and Corrections at University of Memphis
Memphis, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 105 graduates a year
University of Memphis graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 4% 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 Memphis 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 |
| … | |||||
| 383 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $53,453 | $54,346 | #388 | $39,267 |
| 384 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $53,438 | $48,625 | #570 | $32,257 |
| 385 | Hilbert College Hamburg, NY | $53,418 | $50,843 | #508 | $39,408 |
| 386 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $53,399 | $58,333 | #212 | $35,900 |
| 387 | Ashland University Ashland, OH | $53,386 | $56,971 | #288 | $42,172 |
| 388 | Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN | $53,376 | $58,308 | #213 | $36,749 |
| 389 | Keene State College Keene, NH | $53,291 | $49,086 | #560 | $42,053 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Memphis criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,900 one year after graduating and $53,399 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Memphis rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, University of Memphis ranks #386 by median pay four years after graduation, and #212 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at University of Memphis worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,941.
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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.