Criminal Justice and Corrections

Undergraduate certificate · University of Massachusetts-Lowell · Lowell, MA

CIP 43.01

$49,078Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$50,742Median earnings 4 years after

$38,784Median earnings 5 years after

$9,500Median federal debt

40Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at University of Massachusetts-Lowell earn a median of $49,078 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $57,702 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,878–$76,285). Median debt is $9,500, about 19% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from University of Massachusetts-Lowell make?

The median salary is $49,078 one year after graduation and $38,784 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $9,500.

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