Criminal Justice and Corrections

Bachelor's degree · Northern Michigan University · Marquette, MI

CIP 43.01

$38,518Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,390Median earnings 4 years after
$56,969Median earnings 5 years after
$22,304Median federal debt
67Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Northern Michigan University earn a median of $38,518 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 $22,304, about 58% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Siena Heights University
Adrian
$67,009$19,286
The University of Olivet
Olivet
$48,328$27,000
Ferris State University
Big Rapids
$44,897$18,750
Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie
$43,937$22,500
Baker College
Owosso
$42,341$40,577
Concordia University Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
$41,527$26,000
Michigan State University
East Lansing
$40,390$25,000
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center
$40,049$26,000
Grand Valley State University
Allendale
$39,857$25,000
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo
$39,614$25,033
Wayne State University
Detroit
$39,132$25,500
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn
$37,469$24,000
Madonna University
Livonia
$36,296$13,750
University of Michigan-Flint
Flint
$35,912$28,500
Oakland University
Rochester Hills
$35,705$23,625

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $38,518 one year after graduation and $56,969 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,304.

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