Criminal Justice and Corrections at West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV · Associate's Degree
West Virginia University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How West Virginia University Compares for Criminal Justice and Corrections
All 426 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 | Prince George's Community College Largo, MD | $72,849 | $63,933 | #14 | — |
| 2 | Southwestern Illinois College Belleville, IL | $68,288 | $67,092 | #5 | — |
| 3 | Alexandria Technical & Community College Alexandria, MN | $67,066 | $64,062 | #13 | $46,511 |
| 4 | Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City Oklahoma City, OK | $66,287 | $74,425 | #2 | — |
| 5 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $66,211 | $63,019 | #20 | — |
| 6 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $66,000 | $74,916 | #1 | $58,241 |
| 7 | North Hennepin Community College Brooklyn Park, MN | $65,910 | $62,958 | #21 | $53,797 |
| 8 | Northland Community and Technical College Thief River Falls, MN | $64,953 | $62,044 | #26 | $47,216 |
| 9 | Inver Hills Community College Inver Grove Heights, MN | $64,621 | $61,727 | #28 | $52,724 |
| 10 | Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI | $64,550 | $68,060 | #4 | $48,049 |
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| 379 | George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville Hanceville, AL | $38,151 | $43,305 | #285 | $35,238 |
| 380 | South Georgia Technical College Americus, GA | $38,095 | $39,436 | #364 | — |
| 381 | Potomac State College of West Virginia University Keyser, WV | $37,934 | $44,878 | #248 | — |
| 382 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $37,934 | $44,878 | #249 | — |
| 383 | Brookline College-Phoenix Phoenix, AZ | $37,865 | $38,907 | #374 | $31,295 |
| 384 | Brookline College-Tempe Tempe, AZ | $37,865 | $38,907 | #375 | $31,295 |
| 385 | Brookline College-Tucson Tucson, AZ | $37,865 | $38,907 | #376 | $31,295 |
Other Majors at West Virginia University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,233 | $14,865 | #267 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Virginia University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn $37,934 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Virginia University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, West Virginia University ranks #382 by median pay four years after graduation, and #249 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at West Virginia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($46,706).
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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.