Criminal Justice and Corrections

Master's degree · Wayne State University · Detroit, MI

CIP 43.01

$54,708Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$69,900Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$32,746Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Wayne State University earn a median of $54,708 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 $32,746, about 60% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Michigan State University
East Lansing
$75,435$27,518
Ferris State University
Big Rapids
$51,699$23,810

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Wayne State University make?

The median salary is $54,708 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $32,746.

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