Criminal Justice and Corrections at West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 4% more 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 Virginia Wesleyan College 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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| 232 | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg, PA | $57,494 | $58,472 | #207 | $35,206 |
| 233 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $57,417 | $61,113 | #134 | $34,922 |
| 234 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $57,399 | $64,993 | #65 | $38,728 |
| 235 | West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon, WV | $57,335 | $67,831 | #42 | $31,400 |
| 236 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $57,319 | $61,168 | #132 | $38,547 |
| 237 | Keuka College Keuka Park, NY | $57,295 | $54,533 | #381 | $40,753 |
| 238 | Simpson College Indianola, IA | $57,279 | $60,251 | #153 | $42,862 |
Other Majors at West Virginia Wesleyan College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | $89,430 | — | #27 of 107 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $80,901 | — | #687 of 966 |
| Business/Commerce | $60,815 | $31,424 | #194 of 271 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,239 | $24,526 | #155 of 610 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Virginia Wesleyan College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,400 one year after graduating and $57,335 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Virginia Wesleyan College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, West Virginia Wesleyan College ranks #235 by median pay four years after graduation, and #42 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at West Virginia Wesleyan College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more 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.