Criminal Justice and Corrections

Master's degree · University of Massachusetts-Lowell · Lowell, MA

CIP 43.01

$93,930Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$109,714Median earnings 4 years after
$77,553Median earnings 5 years after
$20,500Median federal debt
126Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at University of Massachusetts-Lowell earn a median of $93,930 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 $20,500, about 22% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Curry College
Milton
$121,483—
Merrimack College
North Andover
$66,395—
Boston University
Boston
$63,965$39,700
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 University of Massachusetts-Lowell make?

The median salary is $93,930 one year after graduation and $77,553 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,500.

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