Criminal Justice and Corrections
Bachelor's degree · Columbia College · Columbia, MO
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Columbia College earn a median of $46,195 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 $23,575, about 51% of first-year earnings.
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's degree) at other Missouri schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Park University Parkville | $49,305 | $21,104 |
| Saint Louis University Saint Louis | $45,709 | $26,500 |
| Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis | $42,555 | $19,000 |
| Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph | $39,808 | $19,947 |
| Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Springfield | $38,014 | $31,053 |
| Drury University Springfield | $38,014 | $31,053 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City | $37,397 | $16,639 |
| University of Central Missouri Warrensburg | $37,221 | $20,500 |
| Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau | $36,537 | $25,000 |
| Lindenwood University Saint Charles | $36,253 | $27,000 |
| Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Fayette | $36,223 | $18,084 |
| Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fayette | $36,223 | $18,084 |
| Harris-Stowe State University Saint Louis | $34,108 | $27,830 |
| Culver-Stockton College Canton | $33,394 | $27,000 |
| Missouri Southern State University Joplin | $33,167 | $21,616 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Columbia College make?
The median salary is $46,195 one year after graduation and $53,163 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,575.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.