Criminal Justice and Corrections

Bachelor's degree · University of Missouri-Kansas City · Kansas City, MO

CIP 43.01

$37,397Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,113Median earnings 4 years after
$51,226Median earnings 5 years after
$16,639Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at University of Missouri-Kansas City earn a median of $37,397 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 $16,639, about 44% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Park University
Parkville
$49,305$21,104
Columbia College
Columbia
$46,195$23,575
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 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 University of Missouri-Kansas City make?

The median salary is $37,397 one year after graduation and $51,226 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,639.

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