Criminal Justice and Corrections

Master's degree · Walden University · Minneapolis, MN

CIP 43.01

$50,548Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$60,679Median earnings 4 years after
$57,881Median earnings 5 years after
$41,000Median federal debt
85Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Walden University earn a median of $50,548 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 $41,000, about 81% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Concordia University-Saint Paul
Saint Paul
$89,127$24,701
Capella University
Minneapolis
$54,384$42,081

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $50,548 one year after graduation and $57,881 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,000.

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