Criminal Justice and Corrections at Averett University
Danville, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Averett University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Averett 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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| 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 |
| 430 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $52,311 | $60,568 | #148 | $38,370 |
| 431 | Virginia Wesleyan University Virginia Beach, VA | $52,247 | $47,576 | #593 | $39,404 |
| 432 | SUNY Morrisville Morrisville, NY | $52,244 | $49,725 | #540 | $37,775 |
Other Majors at Averett University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,065 | $63,961 | #561 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $72,810 | $60,150 | #291 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $64,192 | $43,708 | #630 of 796 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $54,637 | — | #37 of 48 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $50,346 | $36,908 | #402 of 610 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Averett University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,494 one year after graduating and $52,318 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Averett University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Averett University ranks #429 by median pay four years after graduation, and #591 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Averett University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,000.
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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.