Criminal Justice and Corrections

Bachelor's degree · Indiana University-South Bend · South Bend, IN

CIP 43.01

$35,462Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$51,778Median earnings 4 years after
$44,363Median earnings 5 years after
$16,500Median federal debt
19Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Indiana University-South Bend earn a median of $35,462 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 $16,500, about 47% 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 University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis
$44,016$18,955
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—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $35,462 one year after graduation and $44,363 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,500.

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