Criminal Justice and Corrections
Bachelor's degree · Winston-Salem State University · Winston-Salem, NC
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Winston-Salem State University earn a median of $31,564 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 $25,140, about 80% of first-year earnings.
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 Winston-Salem State University make?
The median salary is $31,564 one year after graduation and $44,456 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,140.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.