Criminal Justice and Corrections at Virginia Wesleyan University
Virginia Beach, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Virginia Wesleyan 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 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Virginia Wesleyan 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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| 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 |
| 433 | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK | $52,199 | $49,990 | #533 | $39,003 |
| 434 | Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN | $52,161 | $55,959 | #323 | $39,833 |
Other Majors at Virginia Wesleyan University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,159 | $41,536 | #663 of 1176 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $53,272 | $48,841 | #126 of 207 |
| Psychology | $43,511 | $31,123 | #861 of 1027 |
| Biology | — | $30,921 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Virginia Wesleyan University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,404 one year after graduating and $52,247 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Virginia Wesleyan University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Virginia Wesleyan University ranks #431 by median pay four years after graduation, and #593 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Virginia Wesleyan 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 $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.