Criminal Justice and Corrections

Bachelor's degree · Wayne State College · Wayne, NE

CIP 43.01

$41,869Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,485Median earnings 4 years after
$45,111Median earnings 5 years after
$22,205Median federal debt
77Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Wayne State College earn a median of $41,869 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 $22,205, about 53% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln
$42,139—
Midland University
Fremont
$41,149$26,000
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney
$40,128$19,250
Peru State College
Peru
$38,953$25,000
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha
$38,756$19,688
Chadron State College
Chadron
$32,454$19,800

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Wayne State College make?

The median salary is $41,869 one year after graduation and $45,111 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,205.

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