Criminal Justice and Corrections
Bachelor's degree · Merrimack College · North Andover, MA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Merrimack College earn a median of $43,323 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $55,378 four years after graduating (middle half: $40,158–$74,359). Median debt is $27,000, about 62% of first-year earnings.
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's degree) at other Massachusetts schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University Boston | $51,363 | $20,889 |
| Nichols College Dudley | $45,774 | $27,000 |
| Fisher College Boston | $45,695 | $26,500 |
| Curry College Milton | $45,103 | $25,000 |
| Salem State University Salem | $44,812 | $21,750 |
| Bridgewater State University Bridgewater | $43,735 | $24,135 |
| Fitchburg State University Fitchburg | $43,418 | $23,685 |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston | $42,325 | $24,271 |
| Westfield State University Westfield | $42,228 | $21,500 |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell | $41,938 | $21,502 |
| Western New England University Springfield | $41,564 | $26,000 |
| Springfield College-Regional Online and Continuing Education Springfield | $41,441 | $24,250 |
| Springfield College Springfield | $41,441 | $24,250 |
| Worcester State University Worcester | $41,132 | $21,050 |
| Endicott College Beverly | $38,900 | $27,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Merrimack College make?
The median salary is $43,323 one year after graduation and $55,359 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.