Criminal Justice and Corrections at St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
St. Mary's University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How St. Mary's 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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| 561 | Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $46,981 | $43,936 | #634 | $38,817 |
| 562 | Central State University Wilberforce, OH | $46,914 | $50,064 | #531 | $32,631 |
| 563 | Jackson State University Jackson, MS | $46,799 | $56,782 | #299 | $27,101 |
| 564 | St. Mary's University San Antonio, TX | $46,782 | $47,564 | #594 | $30,237 |
| 565 | Kentucky State University Frankfort, KY | $46,767 | $52,954 | #432 | $33,099 |
| 566 | Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC | $46,660 | $50,073 | #530 | $29,016 |
| 567 | University of West Florida Pensacola, FL | $46,631 | $49,633 | #543 | $36,369 |
Other Majors at St. Mary's University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $82,753 | $48,018 | #166 of 452 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $81,100 | — | #240 of 796 |
| Computer Engineering | $78,406 | — | #186 of 189 |
| Marketing | $66,151 | $46,438 | #270 of 516 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $52,553 | $27,978 | #331 of 610 |
| English Language and Literature | $51,014 | $39,752 | #215 of 576 |
| Criminology | $48,731 | $33,978 | #99 of 113 |
| Biology | $46,873 | $20,104 | #759 of 841 |
| Political Science and Government | $46,620 | $36,392 | #548 of 565 |
| Psychology | $41,580 | $28,175 | #930 of 1027 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $39,105 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do St. Mary's University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,237 one year after graduating and $46,782 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does St. Mary's University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, St. Mary's University ranks #564 by median pay four years after graduation, and #594 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at St. Mary's University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.