Criminal Justice and Corrections
Bachelor's degree · Mercyhurst University · Erie, PA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Mercyhurst University earn a median of $38,557 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 $26,000, about 67% of first-year earnings.
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Peirce College Philadelphia | $48,710 | $28,645 |
| Chestnut Hill College Philadelphia | $46,417 | $27,000 |
| DeSales University Center Valley | $45,505 | $27,000 |
| Strayer University-Pennsylvania Philadelphia | $43,405 | $41,562 |
| York College of Pennsylvania York | $42,175 | $26,000 |
| Neumann University Aston | $41,637 | $27,000 |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg | $41,143 | $23,250 |
| Central Penn College Summerdale | $40,145 | $32,906 |
| Alvernia University Reading | $39,940 | $27,000 |
| Gannon University Erie | $39,788 | $22,057 |
| Delaware Valley University Doylestown | $39,673 | $25,000 |
| La Salle University Philadelphia | $38,832 | $25,594 |
| Temple University Philadelphia | $38,612 | $24,125 |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg | $37,839 | $26,000 |
| Waynesburg University Waynesburg | $37,582 | $27,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Mercyhurst University make?
The median salary is $38,557 one year after graduation and $51,630 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.