Criminal Justice and Corrections at Texas State University
San Marcos, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 344 graduates a year
Texas State University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Texas 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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| 423 | University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI | $52,490 | $55,345 | #352 | $35,912 |
| 424 | Walden University Minneapolis, MN | $52,456 | $50,107 | #529 | $50,634 |
| 425 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $52,447 | $55,823 | #332 | $36,563 |
| 426 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $52,447 | $53,323 | #419 | $36,117 |
| 427 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | $52,398 | $54,243 | #393 | $35,266 |
| 428 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD | $52,398 | $45,985 | #619 | $37,393 |
| 429 | Averett University Danville, VA | $52,318 | $47,640 | #591 | $43,494 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Credentials at Texas State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,760 | $65,491 | — |
Other Majors at Texas State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Texas State University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,117 one year after graduating and $52,447 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Texas State University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Texas State University ranks #426 by median pay four years after graduation, and #419 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Texas State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,000.
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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.