Criminal Justice and Corrections

Master's degree · Boston University · Boston, MA

CIP 43.01

$63,965Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$79,216Median earnings 4 years after
$67,534Median earnings 5 years after
$39,700Median federal debt
122Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Boston University earn a median of $63,965 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 $39,700, about 62% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Curry College
Milton
$121,483—
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell
$93,930$20,500
Merrimack College
North Andover
$66,395—
Salem State University
Salem
$59,093—
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater
$56,919—
Suffolk University
Boston
$50,806—
Northeastern University Professional Programs
Boston
$47,269$36,259
Northeastern University
Boston
$47,269$36,259

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $63,965 one year after graduation and $67,534 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $39,700.

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