Criminal Justice and Corrections

Bachelor's degree · North Dakota State University-Main Campus · Fargo, ND

CIP 43.01

$38,057Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,252Median earnings 4 years after
$55,813Median earnings 5 years after
$21,125Median federal debt
56Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at North Dakota State University-Main Campus earn a median of $38,057 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 $21,125, about 56% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Minot State University
Minot
$45,579$15,753
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks
$42,825$19,500
Rasmussen University-North Dakota
Fargo
$39,317$29,236

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from North Dakota State University-Main Campus make?

The median salary is $38,057 one year after graduation and $55,813 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,125.

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