Criminal Justice and Corrections

Bachelor's degree · Mount Mercy University · Cedar Rapids, IA

CIP 43.01

$34,824Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$46,517Median earnings 4 years after
$50,062Median earnings 5 years after
$25,000Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Mount Mercy University earn a median of $34,824 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 $25,000, about 72% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Loras College
Dubuque
$47,413$27,000
University of Dubuque
Dubuque
$46,307$27,000
Grand View University
Des Moines
$45,175$25,000
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
$43,748$15,178
Simpson College
Indianola
$42,862$26,250
Waldorf University
Forest City
$42,735$25,500
Iowa State University
Ames
$41,624$19,500
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake
$37,641$20,750

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Mount Mercy University make?

The median salary is $34,824 one year after graduation and $50,062 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.

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