Criminal Justice and Corrections

Bachelor's degree · Emporia State University · Emporia, KS

CIP 43.01

$35,970Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,574Median earnings 4 years after
$48,076Median earnings 5 years after
$21,500Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Emporia State University earn a median of $35,970 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 $21,500, about 60% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Southwestern College
Winfield
$60,820—
Central Christian College of Kansas
McPherson
$55,453$31,250
Fort Hays State University
Hays
$42,428$23,362
Washburn University
Topeka
$40,052$18,375
Rasmussen University-Kansas
Topeka
$39,317$29,236
Wichita State University
Wichita
$38,102$22,382
Kansas Wesleyan University
Salina
$37,301$19,938
Friends University
Wichita
$34,522—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Emporia State University make?

The median salary is $35,970 one year after graduation and $48,076 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,500.

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