Criminal Justice and Corrections

Bachelor's degree · Utah Valley University · Orem, UT

CIP 43.01

$44,051Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$68,296Median earnings 4 years after
$61,312Median earnings 5 years after
$19,586Median federal debt
85Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Utah Valley University earn a median of $44,051 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 $19,586, about 44% 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
Weber State University
Ogden
$43,281$18,071
Southern Utah University
Cedar City
$39,744$16,701
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 Utah Valley University make?

The median salary is $44,051 one year after graduation and $61,312 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,586.

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