Criminal Justice and Corrections

Associate's degree · Southern University at Shreveport · Shreveport, LA

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$26,994Median earnings 5 years after
$17,250Median federal debt
8Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Southern University at Shreveport earn a median of $26,994. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $46,706 four years after graduating (middle half: $31,475–$63,659). Median debt is $17,250, about 64% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge
$36,066$19,500
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City
$32,318$20,375
Delgado Community College
New Orleans
$29,276$24,719
Remington College-Shreveport Campus
Shreveport
$26,952$20,000
SOWELA Technical Community College
Lake Charles
$23,832—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $26,994 and $26,994 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,250.

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