Criminal Justice and Corrections

Master's degree · California State University-Long Beach · Long Beach, CA

CIP 43.01

$47,425Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
24Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at California State University-Long Beach earn a median of $47,425 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $66,714 four years after graduating (middle half: $48,346–$93,005). Median debt is $27,000, about 57% of first-year earnings.

Criminal Justice and Corrections (Master's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of San Diego
San Diego
$143,943$31,918
National University
San Diego
$43,511$35,759

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from California State University-Long Beach make?

The median salary is $47,425 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

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