Criminal Justice and Corrections at Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
Sul Ross State University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 24% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Sul Ross State 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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| 632 | Grace College and Theological Seminary Winona Lake, IN | $42,932 | $46,058 | #617 | $32,381 |
| 633 | University of Maine at Augusta Augusta, ME | $42,812 | $45,498 | #622 | $38,588 |
| 634 | Texas A&M University-Texarkana Texarkana, TX | $42,676 | $43,389 | #639 | $32,971 |
| 635 | Sul Ross State University Alpine, TX | $42,239 | $42,945 | #641 | $32,033 |
| 636 | Bluefield State University Bluefield, WV | $42,085 | $49,789 | #535 | $30,506 |
| 637 | Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS | $41,908 | $50,847 | #507 | $30,617 |
| 638 | Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY | $41,900 | $47,443 | #595 | $36,849 |
Other Majors at Sul Ross State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $57,658 | $39,723 | #169 of 610 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,510 | $39,828 | #1099 of 1176 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $49,184 | $37,501 | #163 of 207 |
| Psychology | $42,185 | $28,156 | #915 of 1027 |
| Biology | — | $31,629 | — |
| Animal Sciences | — | $28,002 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Sul Ross State University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,033 one year after graduating and $42,239 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Sul Ross State University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Sul Ross State University ranks #635 by median pay four years after graduation, and #641 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Sul Ross State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,447.
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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.