Criminal Justice and Corrections

Bachelor's degree · San Francisco State University · San Francisco, CA

CIP 43.01

$42,211Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$63,764Median earnings 4 years after
$64,458Median earnings 5 years after
$14,992Median federal debt
204Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at San Francisco State University earn a median of $42,211 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 $14,992, about 36% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
National University
San Diego
$64,143$25,000
California State University-East Bay
Hayward
$45,387$15,000
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego
$45,022$14,500
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks
$43,122$20,000
DeVry University-California
Ontario
$43,091$46,957
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa
$40,091$20,375
California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento
$38,606$13,138
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park
$38,444$20,000
California State University-Dominguez Hills
Carson
$36,092$12,363
California State University-Chico
Chico
$36,045$15,000
California Baptist University
Riverside
$35,960$26,000
California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino
$35,029$15,000
La Sierra University
Riverside
$34,885$31,000
California State University-Northridge
Northridge
$34,870$11,000
California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock
$34,806$12,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from San Francisco State University make?

The median salary is $42,211 one year after graduation and $64,458 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,992.

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