Criminal Justice and Corrections

Bachelor's degree · University of Southern Mississippi · Hattiesburg, MS

CIP 43.01

$36,315Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$46,109Median earnings 4 years after
$45,264Median earnings 5 years after
$20,183Median federal debt
49Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at University of Southern Mississippi earn a median of $36,315 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 $20,183, about 56% of first-year earnings.

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
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
Jackson State University
Jackson
$27,101$29,267

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from University of Southern Mississippi make?

The median salary is $36,315 one year after graduation and $45,264 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,183.

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