Criminal Justice and Corrections

Master's degree · University of Louisville · Louisville, KY

CIP 43.01

$81,602Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$107,484Median earnings 4 years after
$68,273Median earnings 5 years after
$30,500Median federal debt
37Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at University of Louisville earn a median of $81,602 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 $30,500, about 37% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg
$50,379$27,405
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond
$40,493$41,417

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $81,602 one year after graduation and $68,273 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $30,500.

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