Criminal Justice and Corrections at West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
West Liberty University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 18% less 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 West Liberty 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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| 602 | Florida Memorial University Miami Gardens, FL | $45,656 | $48,595 | #573 | — |
| 603 | Salem College Winston-salem, NC | $45,560 | $48,892 | #565 | — |
| 604 | Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA | $45,393 | $52,546 | #447 | $35,024 |
| 605 | West Liberty University West Liberty, WV | $45,353 | $53,655 | #410 | — |
| 606 | Culver-Stockton College Canton, MO | $45,287 | $48,557 | #574 | $33,394 |
| 607 | Alabama State University Montgomery, AL | $45,173 | $51,275 | #494 | $32,898 |
| 608 | South Carolina State University Orangeburg, SC | $45,061 | $49,966 | #534 | $32,576 |
Other Majors at West Liberty University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,117 | $71,848 | #643 of 966 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $61,801 | $53,420 | #66 of 76 |
| Biology | $56,691 | $29,559 | #462 of 841 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $53,707 | $24,139 | #294 of 610 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,824 | $34,713 | #1072 of 1176 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $50,061 | $37,379 | #301 of 476 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $47,212 | — | #209 of 215 |
| Social Work | $46,799 | — | #346 of 420 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,539 | $42,005 | #506 of 680 |
| Social Sciences | $43,532 | — | #75 of 87 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Liberty University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn $45,353 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Liberty University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, West Liberty University ranks #605 by median pay four years after graduation, and #410 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at West Liberty University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.