Criminal Justice and Corrections

Master's degree · National University · San Diego, CA

CIP 43.01

$43,511Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$65,405Median earnings 4 years after
$68,170Median earnings 5 years after
$35,759Median federal debt
42Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at National University earn a median of $43,511 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 $35,759, about 82% 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
California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach
$47,425$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $43,511 one year after graduation and $68,170 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $35,759.

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