Criminal Justice and Corrections
Bachelor's degree · George Mason University · Fairfax, VA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at George Mason University earn a median of $43,612 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 $17,750, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's degree) at other Virginia schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty University Lynchburg | $48,855 | $25,000 |
| Shenandoah University Winchester | $46,816 | $23,250 |
| Regent University Virginia Beach | $46,005 | $22,000 |
| Averett University Danville | $43,494 | $28,000 |
| Strayer University-Virginia Arlington | $43,405 | $41,562 |
| DeVry University-Virginia Arlington | $43,091 | $46,957 |
| Ferrum College Ferrum | $42,080 | $27,000 |
| Bluefield University Bluefield | $41,005 | $23,500 |
| Virginia Wesleyan University Virginia Beach | $39,404 | $27,000 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond | $38,495 | $21,250 |
| South University-Virginia Beach Virginia Beach | $37,713 | $42,354 |
| South University-Richmond Glen Allen | $37,713 | $42,354 |
| ECPI University Virginia Beach | $36,287 | $25,759 |
| Longwood University Farmville | $36,254 | $21,000 |
| Radford University Radford | $35,935 | $22,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from George Mason University make?
The median salary is $43,612 one year after graduation and $70,311 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,750.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.