Criminal Justice and Corrections

Bachelor's degree · Dalton State College · Dalton, GA

CIP 43.01

$37,856Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,341Median earnings 4 years after
$42,922Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
33Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Dalton State College earn a median of $37,856 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).

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
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
Atlanta Metropolitan State College
Atlanta
$37,342$24,500
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 Dalton State College make?

The median salary is $37,856 one year after graduation and $42,922 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.