Criminal Justice and Corrections
Bachelor's degree · Charleston Southern University · Charleston, SC
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Charleston Southern University earn a median of $33,633 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 $27,000, about 80% of first-year earnings.
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's degree) at other South Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia College Columbia | $50,519 | $19,261 |
| Anderson University Anderson | $45,583 | $27,000 |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston | $45,235 | $24,189 |
| Strayer University-South Carolina Greenville | $43,405 | $41,562 |
| North Greenville University Tigerville | $39,415 | — |
| South University-Columbia Columbia | $37,713 | $42,354 |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia | $35,781 | $20,500 |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg | $34,447 | $23,655 |
| South Carolina State University Orangeburg | $32,576 | $27,000 |
| Bob Jones University Greenville | $31,372 | $18,298 |
| Claflin University Orangeburg | $29,424 | $30,827 |
| Benedict College Columbia | $23,838 | $37,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Charleston Southern University make?
The median salary is $33,633 one year after graduation and $44,413 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.