Criminal Justice and Corrections at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 119 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 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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| 191 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY | $58,331 | $55,519 | #347 | $35,527 |
| 192 | Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI | $58,286 | $61,456 | #126 | $43,937 |
| 193 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $58,252 | $60,351 | #151 | $38,057 |
| 194 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $58,223 | $60,584 | #147 | $38,640 |
| 195 | University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior, WI | $58,167 | $60,526 | #149 | $42,295 |
| 196 | Rhode Island College Providence, RI | $58,156 | $57,278 | #273 | $38,163 |
| 197 | Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN | $58,155 | $62,390 | #104 | $41,295 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,640 one year after graduating and $58,223 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 660 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ranks #194 by median pay four years after graduation, and #147 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($55,378), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,525.
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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.