Criminal Justice and Corrections

Bachelor's degree · Portland State University · Portland, OR

CIP 43.01

$45,401Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,109Median earnings 4 years after
$54,626Median earnings 5 years after
$22,630Median federal debt
151Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Portland State University earn a median of $45,401 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 $22,630, about 50% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Southern Oregon University
Ashland
$40,553$20,500
Western Oregon University
Monmouth
$40,289$21,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Portland State University make?

The median salary is $45,401 one year after graduation and $54,626 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,630.

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