Criminal Justice and Corrections
Bachelor's degree · Lamar University · Beaumont, TX
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Lamar University earn a median of $43,707 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 $25,000, about 57% of first-year earnings.
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Wayland Baptist University Plainview | $53,038 | $24,145 |
| Texas A&M University-Central Texas Killeen | $45,976 | $20,375 |
| Texas Wesleyan University Fort Worth | $44,328 | $25,000 |
| Strayer University-Texas Farmers Branch | $43,405 | $41,562 |
| Tarleton State University Stephenville | $43,186 | $18,750 |
| DeVry University-Texas Irving | $43,091 | $46,957 |
| Texas Woman's University Denton | $42,914 | $23,462 |
| University of Houston-Downtown Houston | $42,122 | $19,815 |
| Midwestern State University Wichita Falls | $40,719 | $23,370 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington | $40,577 | $16,831 |
| Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches | $40,308 | $22,750 |
| Hardin-Simmons University Abilene | $39,445 | $25,625 |
| University of North Texas Denton | $39,267 | $18,000 |
| West Texas A & M University Canyon | $37,978 | $21,350 |
| Sam Houston State University Huntsville | $37,792 | $20,708 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Lamar University make?
The median salary is $43,707 one year after graduation and $58,550 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.