Criminal Justice and Corrections

Master's degree · George Mason University · Fairfax, VA

CIP 43.01

$56,018Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$73,073Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
22Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at George Mason University earn a median of $56,018 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 Virginia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Liberty University
Lynchburg
$55,845$30,969
South University-Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach
$41,898$41,000
South University-Richmond
Glen Allen
$41,898$41,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from George Mason University make?

The median salary is $56,018 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.