Criminal Justice and Corrections

Bachelor's degree · Western Oregon University · Monmouth, OR

CIP 43.01

$40,289Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$60,363Median earnings 4 years after
$56,961Median earnings 5 years after
$21,500Median federal debt
68Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Western Oregon University earn a median of $40,289 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 $21,500, about 53% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Portland State University
Portland
$45,401$22,630
Southern Oregon University
Ashland
$40,553$20,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Western Oregon University make?

The median salary is $40,289 one year after graduation and $56,961 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,500.

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