Criminal Justice and Corrections

Bachelor's degree · Washburn University · Topeka, KS

CIP 43.01

$40,052Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,587Median earnings 4 years after
$49,044Median earnings 5 years after
$18,375Median federal debt
21Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Washburn University earn a median of $40,052 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 $18,375, about 46% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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
Rasmussen University-Kansas
Topeka
$39,317$29,236
Wichita State University
Wichita
$38,102$22,382
Kansas Wesleyan University
Salina
$37,301$19,938
Emporia State University
Emporia
$35,970$21,500
Friends University
Wichita
$34,522—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $40,052 one year after graduation and $49,044 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,375.

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