Criminal Justice and Corrections at Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
Hardin-Simmons University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Hardin-Simmons 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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| 506 | University of North Texas at Dallas Dallas, TX | $49,534 | $50,362 | #521 | — |
| 507 | Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL | $49,480 | $48,614 | #572 | $38,352 |
| 508 | Lake Erie College Painesville, OH | $49,426 | $52,745 | #438 | — |
| 509 | Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX | $49,389 | $50,214 | #525 | $39,445 |
| 510 | Albany State University Albany, GA | $49,310 | $51,046 | #501 | $31,868 |
| 511 | Webber International University Babson Park, FL | $49,224 | $52,393 | #453 | — |
| 512 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA | $49,201 | $56,954 | #291 | $35,872 |
Other Majors at Hardin-Simmons University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $90,276 | — | #364 of 966 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $72,425 | — | #296 of 452 |
| Biology | $52,005 | $30,520 | #627 of 841 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $51,722 | $48,334 | #158 of 345 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $50,560 | $30,789 | #386 of 610 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,112 | $35,582 | #1118 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $47,423 | $31,503 | #677 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $44,023 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hardin-Simmons University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,445 one year after graduating and $49,389 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hardin-Simmons University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Hardin-Simmons University ranks #509 by median pay four years after graduation, and #525 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Hardin-Simmons University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,625.
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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.