Criminal Justice and Corrections

Associate's degree · Bethel University · McKenzie, TN

CIP 43.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,864Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$17,250Median federal debt
92Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Bethel University earn a median of $57,864. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $46,706 four years after graduating (middle half: $31,475–$63,659). Median debt is $17,250, about 30% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's degree) at other Tennessee schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga
Chattanooga
$30,539$26,692
Remington College-Memphis Campus
Memphis
$26,952$20,000
South College
Knoxville
$24,095—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $57,864.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,250.

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