Criminal Justice and Corrections
Master's degree · Governors State University · University Park, IL
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$34,349Median earnings 3 years after
$45,334Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
4Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Governors State University earn a median of $34,349. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $66,714 four years after graduating (middle half: $48,346–$93,005).
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Master's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago Chicago | $100,258 | $59,772 |
| Lewis University Romeoville | $96,146 | $41,000 |
| Western Illinois University Macomb | $49,381 | $36,796 |
| Loyola University Chicago Chicago | $45,302 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Governors State University make?
The median salary is $34,349 and $45,334 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.