Criminal Justice and Corrections
Bachelor's degree · Shaw University · Raleigh, NC
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Shaw University earn a median of $25,649 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 $37,484, about 146% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's degree) at other North Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Strayer University-North Carolina Greensboro | $43,405 | $41,562 |
| University of Mount Olive Mount Olive | $40,639 | $29,655 |
| Campbell University Buies Creek | $40,590 | $27,000 |
| Lees-McRae College Banner Elk | $39,811 | $14,050 |
| Wingate University Wingate | $39,498 | $27,000 |
| Brevard College Brevard | $39,000 | $25,000 |
| Western Carolina University Cullowhee | $38,682 | $21,430 |
| East Carolina University Greenville | $36,374 | $22,625 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte | $36,155 | $20,749 |
| Appalachian State University Boone | $35,796 | $18,066 |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke | $35,553 | $24,527 |
| Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs | $35,433 | $24,580 |
| Belmont Abbey College Belmont | $34,463 | $26,000 |
| North Carolina Central University Durham | $33,829 | $27,000 |
| North Carolina Wesleyan University Rocky Mount | $33,735 | $25,833 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Shaw University make?
The median salary is $25,649 one year after graduation and $41,000 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $37,484.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.