Criminal Justice and Corrections at Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 54 graduates a year
Fairmont State University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fairmont State 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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| 512 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA | $49,201 | $56,954 | #291 | $35,872 |
| 513 | SUNY College of Technology at Delhi Delhi, NY | $49,141 | $46,772 | #611 | $38,416 |
| 514 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $49,114 | $52,661 | #441 | $33,167 |
| 515 | Fairmont State University Fairmont, WV | $49,055 | $58,035 | #224 | $36,179 |
| 516 | Harris-Stowe State University Saint Louis, MO | $49,010 | $52,549 | #446 | $34,108 |
| 517 | Indiana University-Southeast New Albany, IN | $49,003 | $52,571 | #445 | $41,898 |
| 518 | Harding University Searcy, AR | $48,992 | $57,733 | #252 | $38,818 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Credentials at Fairmont State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,800 | $61,021 | $17,850 |
Other Majors at Fairmont State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fairmont State University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,179 one year after graduating and $49,055 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fairmont State University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Fairmont State University ranks #515 by median pay four years after graduation, and #224 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Fairmont State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,198.
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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.