Criminal Justice and Corrections
Undergraduate certificate · Columbus State University · Columbus, GA
$71,153Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$65,062Median earnings 4 years after
$55,292Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
77Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Columbus State University earn a median of $71,153 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $57,702 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,878–$76,285).
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate certificate) at other Georgia schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta Technical College Augusta | $46,165 | — |
| Savannah Technical College Savannah | $45,326 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Columbus State University make?
The median salary is $71,153 one year after graduation and $55,292 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.