Criminal Justice and Corrections

Bachelor's degree · Southern Utah University · Cedar City, UT

CIP 43.01

$39,744Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$60,008Median earnings 4 years after
$47,102Median earnings 5 years after
$16,701Median federal debt
65Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Southern Utah University earn a median of $39,744 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 $16,701, about 42% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Utah Valley University
Orem
$44,051$19,586
Weber State University
Ogden
$43,281$18,071
Utah Tech University
Saint George
$31,558$17,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $39,744 one year after graduation and $47,102 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,701.

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