Criminal Justice and Corrections

Undergraduate certificate · Missouri Southern State University · Joplin, MO

CIP 43.01

$34,058Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$42,086Median earnings 4 years after
$40,880Median earnings 5 years after
$17,860Median federal debt
71Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Missouri Southern State University earn a median of $34,058 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $57,702 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,878–$76,285). Median debt is $17,860, about 52% of first-year earnings.

Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate certificate) at other Missouri schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Jefferson College
Hillsboro
$61,641—
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
Kansas City
$48,137—
Mineral Area College
Park Hills
$45,217$8,407
Moberly Area Community College
Moberly
$41,286—
Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies
Springfield
$41,277$5,500
Drury University
Springfield
$41,277$5,500

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $34,058 one year after graduation and $40,880 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,860.

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