Criminal Justice and Corrections
Bachelor's degree · Rider University · Lawrenceville, NJ
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Rider University earn a median of $36,053 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 $27,000, about 75% of first-year earnings.
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's degree) at other New Jersey schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Strayer University-New Jersey Piscataway | $43,405 | $41,562 |
| Felician University Lodi | $41,141 | $26,000 |
| Kean University Union | $39,408 | $24,213 |
| Monmouth University West Long Branch | $37,862 | $27,000 |
| Centenary University Hackettstown | $37,259 | $20,000 |
| The College of New Jersey Ewing | $36,070 | $19,500 |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne | $35,864 | $23,000 |
| Rutgers University-Newark Newark | $34,611 | $19,750 |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick | $34,611 | $19,750 |
| Rutgers University-Camden Camden | $34,611 | $19,750 |
| New Jersey City University Jersey City | $34,027 | $18,500 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck | $33,874 | $25,000 |
| Rowan University Glassboro | $33,254 | $19,332 |
| Berkeley College-Woodland Park Woodland Park | $32,721 | $30,566 |
| Saint Peter's University Jersey City | $28,558 | $23,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Rider University make?
The median salary is $36,053 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.