Criminal Justice and Corrections at Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
Ferrum College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ferrum College 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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| 144 | University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK | $60,306 | $57,753 | #249 | $34,617 |
| 145 | York College of Pennsylvania York, PA | $60,275 | $61,300 | #129 | $42,175 |
| 146 | Belmont Abbey College Belmont, NC | $60,235 | $64,641 | #69 | $34,463 |
| 147 | Ferrum College Ferrum, VA | $60,235 | $54,849 | #366 | $42,080 |
| 148 | Ashford University San Diego, CA | $60,144 | $54,727 | #375 | $47,869 |
| 149 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $60,027 | $63,291 | #89 | $35,705 |
| 150 | Hood College Frederick, MD | $60,022 | $52,676 | #439 | $41,764 |
Other Majors at Ferrum College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $60,070 | — | #714 of 796 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $49,527 | — | #203 of 265 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $42,664 | $29,100 | #326 of 345 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $42,229 | — | #153 of 156 |
| Psychology | $37,841 | — | #1006 of 1027 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $33,795 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ferrum College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,080 one year after graduating and $60,235 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ferrum College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Ferrum College ranks #147 by median pay four years after graduation, and #366 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Ferrum College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.