Criminal Justice and Corrections

Master's degree · Salve Regina University · Newport, RI

CIP 43.01

$78,042Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$116,495Median earnings 4 years after
$100,622Median earnings 5 years after
$18,729Median federal debt
47Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Salve Regina University earn a median of $78,042 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $66,714 four years after graduating (middle half: $48,346–$93,005). Median debt is $18,729, about 24% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Criminal Justice and Corrections (Master's degree) at other Rhode Island schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Roger Williams University
Bristol
$54,635—
Johnson & Wales University-Online
Providence
$50,954—
Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Providence
$50,954—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Salve Regina University make?

The median salary is $78,042 one year after graduation and $100,622 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,729.

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