Criminal Justice and Corrections

Bachelor's degree · Arkansas Tech University · Russellville, AR

CIP 43.01

$35,207Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$25,611Median federal debt
37Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Arkansas Tech University earn a median of $35,207 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $55,378 four years after graduating (middle half: $40,158–$74,359). Median debt is $25,611, about 73% of first-year earnings.

Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's degree) at other Arkansas schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Arkansas Grantham
LIttle Rock
$50,520$37,071
Strayer University-Arkansas
Little Rock
$43,405$41,562
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock
$40,989$20,322
Harding University
Searcy
$38,818$24,955
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville
$38,083$23,086
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff
$35,532$25,486
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith
$33,460$18,500
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia
$28,541$23,199

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Arkansas Tech University make?

The median salary is $35,207 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,611.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.