Criminal Justice and Corrections at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 476 graduates a year
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 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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| 487 | West Virginia State University Institute, WV | $50,063 | $59,227 | #183 | $39,056 |
| 488 | Mitchell College New London, CT | $50,035 | $45,047 | #625 | $32,782 |
| 489 | American International College Springfield, MA | $50,021 | $44,049 | #632 | $37,408 |
| 490 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $49,979 | $50,814 | #509 | $32,899 |
| 491 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $49,978 | $44,996 | #626 | $29,284 |
| 492 | Columbus State University Columbus, GA | $49,956 | $51,715 | #481 | $39,714 |
| 493 | Texas Wesleyan University Fort Worth, TX | $49,909 | $50,743 | #510 | $44,328 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Credentials at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,728 | — | — |
Other Majors at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,899 one year after graduating and $49,979 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ranks #490 by median pay four years after graduation, and #509 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,000.
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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.