Criminal Justice and Corrections

Master's degree · University of North Texas · Denton, TX

CIP 43.01

$54,876Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
48Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at University of North Texas earn a median of $54,876 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).

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Houston-Downtown
Houston
$65,137$40,760
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
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 North Texas make?

The median salary is $54,876 one year after graduation.

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