Criminal Justice and Corrections

Bachelor's degree · Indiana University-Indianapolis · Indianapolis, IN

CIP 43.01

$44,016Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,541Median earnings 4 years after
$51,395Median earnings 5 years after
$18,955Median federal debt
91Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Indiana University-Indianapolis earn a median of $44,016 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 $18,955, about 43% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's degree) at other Indiana schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Calumet College of Saint Joseph
Whiting
$55,587$19,500
Vincennes University
Vincennes
$46,644$19,500
Oakland City University
Oakland City
$46,038$18,750
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette
$45,984$30,641
Indiana University-East
Richmond
$45,204$17,710
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis
$44,418$26,254
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Marion
$43,448$26,563
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion
$43,448$26,563
Indiana University-Southeast
New Albany
$41,898$13,500
Indiana University-Northwest
Gary
$41,295$20,500
Ball State University
Muncie
$39,991$21,982
Indiana University-Kokomo
Kokomo
$39,833$22,130
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville
$39,384$19,500
University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne
$36,684—
Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies
Fort Wayne
$36,510$27,046

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Indiana University-Indianapolis make?

The median salary is $44,016 one year after graduation and $51,395 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,955.

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