Criminal Justice and Corrections
Bachelor's degree · Southern Illinois University Edwardsville · Edwardsville, IL
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn a median of $39,279 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 $22,375, about 57% of first-year earnings.
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Benedictine University Lisle | $46,020 | $25,000 |
| Aurora University Aurora | $44,150 | $19,597 |
| University of St Francis Joliet | $43,793 | — |
| North Park University Chicago | $43,519 | — |
| DeVry University-Illinois Lisle | $43,091 | $46,957 |
| Governors State University University Park | $42,456 | $20,000 |
| Roosevelt University Chicago | $41,203 | $22,437 |
| University of Illinois Springfield Springfield | $41,064 | $18,750 |
| Western Illinois University Macomb | $40,898 | $24,859 |
| Northeastern Illinois University Chicago | $40,719 | $11,500 |
| Eastern Illinois University Charleston | $40,489 | — |
| Rasmussen University-Illinois Rockford | $39,317 | $29,236 |
| Saint Xavier University Chicago | $39,033 | $25,606 |
| Loyola University Chicago Chicago | $38,953 | $24,857 |
| Elmhurst University Elmhurst | $38,352 | $27,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville make?
The median salary is $39,279 one year after graduation and $59,204 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,375.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.