Criminal Justice and Corrections

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

CIP 43.01

$143,943Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$148,025Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$31,918Median federal debt
138Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at University of San Diego earn a median of $143,943 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 $31,918, about 22% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach
$47,425$27,000
National University
San Diego
$43,511$35,759

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from University of San Diego make?

The median salary is $143,943 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $31,918.

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