Criminal Justice and Corrections

Master's degree · University of Houston-Downtown · Houston, TX

CIP 43.01

$65,137Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$72,529Median earnings 4 years after
$92,757Median earnings 5 years after
$40,760Median federal debt
52Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at University of Houston-Downtown earn a median of $65,137 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 $40,760, about 63% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Lamar University
Beaumont
$60,274$17,207
Tarleton State University
Stephenville
$58,771$30,573
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington
$58,143$36,251
University of North Texas
Denton
$54,876—
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville
$51,544$38,362
The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio
$49,241$38,942
Texas State University
San Marcos
$47,760—
Texas A & M International University
Laredo
$46,596—
South University-Austin
Round Rock
$41,898$41,000
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg
$37,728—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from University of Houston-Downtown make?

The median salary is $65,137 one year after graduation and $92,757 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $40,760.

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