Criminal Justice and Corrections

Bachelor's degree · Georgia Southern University · Statesboro, GA

CIP 43.01

$35,266Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$52,398Median earnings 4 years after
$53,060Median earnings 5 years after
$25,837Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Georgia Southern University earn a median of $35,266 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 $25,837, about 73% 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
Atlanta Metropolitan State College
Atlanta
$37,342$24,500
Mercer University
Macon
$37,319$25,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Georgia Southern University make?

The median salary is $35,266 one year after graduation and $53,060 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,837.

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