Criminal Justice and Corrections

Bachelor's degree · University of Memphis · Memphis, TN

CIP 43.01

$35,900Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,399Median earnings 4 years after
$49,589Median earnings 5 years after
$25,941Median federal debt
105Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at University of Memphis earn a median of $35,900 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 $25,941, about 72% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Bethel University
McKenzie
$54,207$28,908
Cumberland University
Lebanon
$45,223—
Strayer University-Tennessee
Nashville
$43,405$41,562
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro
$37,952$22,000
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga
$37,403$18,214
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville
$36,749$21,090
Lane College
Jackson
$35,917$36,500
King University
Bristol
$33,580$18,450
Tennessee State University
Nashville
$32,555$27,000
The University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin
$32,167$21,443
Remington College-Memphis Campus
Memphis
$31,793$45,000
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City
$30,097$23,250

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $35,900 one year after graduation and $49,589 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,941.

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