Criminal Justice and Corrections

Master's degree · Southern University at New Orleans · New Orleans, LA

CIP 43.01

$46,179Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,762Median earnings 4 years after
$49,338Median earnings 5 years after
$48,318Median federal debt
16Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Southern University at New Orleans earn a median of $46,179 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 $48,318, about 105% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Grambling State University
Grambling
$43,093$64,461
McNeese State University
Lake Charles
$40,955$36,052
Southern University Law Center
Baton Rouge
$39,822$36,250
Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge
$39,822$36,250

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Southern University at New Orleans make?

The median salary is $46,179 one year after graduation and $49,338 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $48,318.

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