Criminal Justice and Corrections

Master's degree · University of South Florida · Tampa, FL

CIP 43.01

$58,306Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$70,885Median earnings 4 years after
$58,848Median earnings 5 years after
$39,162Median federal debt
31Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at University of South Florida earn a median of $58,306 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 $39,162, about 67% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Florida State University
Tallahassee
$57,568$41,000
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo
$54,698$56,375
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale
$52,703$51,250
University of North Florida
Jacksonville
$52,216—
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton
$48,278—
Florida International University
Miami
$47,591$39,438
University of Central Florida
Orlando
$45,983$39,367
South University-Tampa
Tampa
$41,898$41,000
South University-West Palm Beach
Royal Palm Beach
$41,898$41,000
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale
$39,520$61,500
St. Thomas University
Miami Gardens
$34,192—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $58,306 one year after graduation and $58,848 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $39,162.

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