Criminal Justice and Corrections

Bachelor's degree · Walden University · Minneapolis, MN

CIP 43.01

$50,634Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$52,456Median earnings 4 years after
$52,446Median earnings 5 years after
$25,000Median federal debt
41Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Walden University earn a median of $50,634 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 $25,000, about 49% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Herzing University-Minneapolis
St. Louis Park
$67,229$19,310
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona
$64,894—
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul
$52,125$16,146
Bemidji State University
Bemidji
$49,617$16,375
Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud
$49,412$18,250
Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato
$49,019$21,500
Winona State University
Winona
$48,861$23,225
Capella University
Minneapolis
$47,606$25,558
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead
$44,037$17,792
Concordia University-Saint Paul
Saint Paul
$42,607$23,112
Rasmussen University-Minnesota
St. Cloud
$39,317$29,236
University of Minnesota-Crookston
Crookston
$33,062—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $50,634 one year after graduation and $52,446 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.

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