Criminal Justice and Corrections

Bachelor's degree · University of Colorado Colorado Springs · Colorado Springs, CO

CIP 43.01

$42,199Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,198Median earnings 4 years after
$53,733Median earnings 5 years after
$17,750Median federal debt
128Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at University of Colorado Colorado Springs earn a median of $42,199 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 $17,750, about 42% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Colorado State University Global
Denver
$61,786$25,136
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver
$45,814$16,035
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver
$44,497$20,000
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs
$38,817$42,671
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley
$38,422$18,500
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction
$38,204$24,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs make?

The median salary is $42,199 one year after graduation and $53,733 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,750.

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