Criminal Justice and Corrections

Bachelor's degree · Jackson State University · Jackson, MS

CIP 43.01

$27,101Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$46,799Median earnings 4 years after
$44,313Median earnings 5 years after
$29,267Median federal debt
55Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Jackson State University earn a median of $27,101 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 $29,267, about 108% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Strayer University-Mississippi
Jackson
$43,405$41,562
Mississippi Christian University
Clinton
$37,324$24,250
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg
$36,315$20,183
William Carey University
Hattiesburg
$35,540$23,500
University of Mississippi
University
$31,875$19,689
Alcorn State University
Alcorn State
$30,617$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $27,101 one year after graduation and $44,313 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $29,267.

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