Criminal Justice and Corrections
Bachelor's degree · Saint Cloud State University · Saint Cloud, MN
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Saint Cloud State University earn a median of $49,412 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 $18,250, about 37% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's degree) at other Minnesota schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Herzing University-Minneapolis St. Louis Park | $67,229 | $19,310 |
| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona | $64,894 | — |
| Metropolitan State University Saint Paul | $52,125 | $16,146 |
| Walden University Minneapolis | $50,634 | $25,000 |
| Bemidji State University Bemidji | $49,617 | $16,375 |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato | $49,019 | $21,500 |
| Winona State University Winona | $48,861 | $23,225 |
| Capella University Minneapolis | $47,606 | $25,558 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead | $44,037 | $17,792 |
| Concordia University-Saint Paul Saint Paul | $42,607 | $23,112 |
| Rasmussen University-Minnesota St. Cloud | $39,317 | $29,236 |
| University of Minnesota-Crookston Crookston | $33,062 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Saint Cloud State University make?
The median salary is $49,412 one year after graduation and $56,967 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,250.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.