Criminal Justice and Corrections at Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 72 graduates a year
Wayland Baptist University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wayland Baptist 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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| 217 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $57,868 | $61,754 | #116 | $36,612 |
| 218 | Chestnut Hill College Philadelphia, PA | $57,831 | $58,815 | #196 | $46,417 |
| 219 | University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | $57,813 | $59,848 | #163 | $41,598 |
| 220 | Wayland Baptist University Plainview, TX | $57,805 | $58,771 | #198 | $53,038 |
| 221 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $57,796 | $65,603 | #58 | $34,194 |
| 222 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $57,754 | $61,959 | #108 | $35,572 |
| 223 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $57,727 | $52,528 | #448 | $36,092 |
Other Majors at Wayland Baptist University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $70,789 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,250 | $51,763 | #474 of 1176 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $53,900 | $44,688 | #204 of 476 |
| Human Services | $48,921 | $33,082 | #44 of 94 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,700 | $38,397 | #351 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wayland Baptist University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,038 one year after graduating and $57,805 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wayland Baptist University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Wayland Baptist University ranks #220 by median pay four years after graduation, and #198 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Wayland Baptist University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,145.
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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.