Criminal Justice and Corrections

Bachelor's degree · Kentucky State University · Frankfort, KY

CIP 43.01

$33,099Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$46,767Median earnings 4 years after
$42,345Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
11Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Kentucky State University earn a median of $33,099 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 $27,000, about 82% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Louisville
Louisville
$38,728$18,750
University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg
$37,564$23,375
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville
$36,849$19,932
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights
$35,724$22,812
Thomas More University
Crestview Hills
$35,115—
Murray State University
Murray
$32,041$21,411
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond
$31,548$20,238
Bellarmine University
Louisville
$30,930$25,990
Lindsey Wilson University
Columbia
$29,512$21,500
University of Pikeville
Pikeville
$27,025$22,330

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $33,099 one year after graduation and $42,345 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

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