Criminal Justice and Corrections

Bachelor's degree · Salem State University · Salem, MA

CIP 43.01

$44,812Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,774Median earnings 4 years after
$59,192Median earnings 5 years after
$21,750Median federal debt
74Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Salem State University earn a median of $44,812 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 $21,750, about 49% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (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
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater
$43,735$24,135
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg
$43,418$23,685
Merrimack College
North Andover
$43,323$27,000
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 Salem State University make?

The median salary is $44,812 one year after graduation and $59,192 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,750.

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