Criminal Justice and Corrections at American Public University System
Charles Town, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 571 graduates a year
American Public University System graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 26% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How American Public University System 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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| 35 | Herzing University-New Orleans Metairie, LA | $69,601 | $80,568 | #3 | $67,229 |
| 36 | Herzing University-Kenosha Kenosha, WI | $69,601 | $72,423 | #21 | $67,229 |
| 37 | Herzing University-Brookfield Brookfield, WI | $69,601 | $72,423 | #22 | $67,229 |
| 38 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $69,546 | $82,277 | #2 | $57,409 |
| 39 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $69,511 | $63,296 | #88 | $43,612 |
| 40 | Lynn University Boca Raton, FL | $68,824 | $73,254 | #18 | $39,496 |
| 41 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $68,296 | $64,729 | #66 | $44,051 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Credentials at American Public University System
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $46,978 | $55,726 | $24,003 |
| Master's Degree | $74,466 | $89,135 | $37,330 |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | $69,195 | — | $34,030 |
Other Majors at American Public University System by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do American Public University System criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,409 one year after graduating and $69,546 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does American Public University System rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, American Public University System ranks #38 by median pay four years after graduation, and #2 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at American Public University System worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,888.
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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.