Criminal Justice and Corrections

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

CIP 43.01

$62,858Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$68,575Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$28,246Median federal debt
2Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Mount Mercy University earn a median of $62,858 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $66,714 four years after graduating (middle half: $48,346–$93,005). Median debt is $28,246, about 45% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Saint Ambrose University
Davenport
$43,579$22,054

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $62,858 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $28,246.

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