Criminal Justice and Corrections

Bachelor's degree · Atlanta Metropolitan State College · Atlanta, GA

CIP 43.01

$37,342Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,543Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$24,500Median federal debt
17Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Atlanta Metropolitan State College earn a median of $37,342 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 $24,500, about 66% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Herzing University-Atlanta
Atlanta
$67,229$19,310
Reinhardt University
Waleska
$62,019—
Thomas University
Thomasville
$52,991$39,800
Strayer University-Georgia
Chamblee
$43,405$41,562
DeVry University-Georgia
Decatur
$43,091$46,957
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega
$41,598$18,000
Columbus State University
Columbus
$39,714$28,740
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw
$39,566$21,128
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville
$39,133$24,844
Dalton State College
Dalton
$37,856—
South University-Savannah Online
Savannah
$37,713$42,354
South University-Savannah
Savannah
$37,713$42,354
University of Georgia
Athens
$37,405$15,250
Mercer University
Macon
$37,319$25,000
Middle Georgia State University
Macon
$35,930$26,474

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Atlanta Metropolitan State College make?

The median salary is $37,342 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,500.

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