Criminal Justice and Corrections

Bachelor's degree · Florida State University · Tallahassee, FL

CIP 43.01

$34,922Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,417Median earnings 4 years after
$55,220Median earnings 5 years after
$18,520Median federal debt
554Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Florida State University earn a median of $34,922 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 $18,520, about 53% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Herzing University-Orlando
Winter Park
$67,229$19,310
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo
$47,853$25,620
Strayer University-Florida
Tampa
$43,405$41,562
Indian River State College
Fort Pierce
$43,351$13,819
DeVry University-Florida
Orlando
$43,091$46,957
Southeastern University
Lakeland
$41,291$22,374
Polk State College
Winter Haven
$40,808$12,998
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale
$40,390$40,560
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers
$40,079$20,000
Lynn University
Boca Raton
$39,496$17,250
Rasmussen University-Florida
Ocala
$39,317$29,236
South University-Tampa
Tampa
$37,713$42,354
South University-West Palm Beach
Royal Palm Beach
$37,713$42,354
Florida International University
Miami
$36,839$16,829
University of North Florida
Jacksonville
$36,684$15,987

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $34,922 one year after graduation and $55,220 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,520.

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