Criminal Justice and Corrections

Undergraduate certificate · Columbus State University · Columbus, GA

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$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

CollegeEarnings (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.