Criminal Justice and Corrections at Roanoke College
Salem, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Roanoke College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Roanoke 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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| 208 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $58,109 | $58,451 | #209 | $45,401 |
| 209 | William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ | $58,108 | $51,001 | #503 | $35,864 |
| 210 | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | $58,046 | $62,480 | #102 | $40,402 |
| 211 | Roanoke College Salem, VA | $58,040 | $52,851 | #437 | — |
| 212 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $58,011 | $58,980 | #191 | $37,978 |
| 213 | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | $57,957 | $59,901 | #159 | $38,756 |
| 214 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL | $57,915 | $56,901 | #295 | $39,279 |
Other Majors at Roanoke College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies | $76,198 | $36,220 | #18 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $71,604 | — | #108 of 565 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,323 | $45,557 | #396 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $65,112 | $27,304 | #61 of 610 |
| Sociology | $59,580 | $38,983 | #89 of 462 |
| Biology | $55,246 | $37,458 | #520 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $54,957 | $39,588 | #135 of 265 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $50,074 | — | #32 of 63 |
| Psychology | $49,018 | $32,550 | #602 of 1027 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $43,974 | $19,925 | #83 of 137 |
| History | $41,210 | $25,940 | #430 of 459 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Roanoke College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn $58,040 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Roanoke College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Roanoke College ranks #211 by median pay four years after graduation, and #437 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Roanoke College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% 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.