Criminal Justice and Corrections

Associate's degree · Liberty University · Lynchburg, VA

CIP 43.01

$43,287Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,803Median earnings 4 years after
$46,657Median earnings 5 years after
$27,193Median federal debt
59Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Liberty University earn a median of $43,287 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $46,706 four years after graduating (middle half: $31,475–$63,659). Median debt is $27,193, about 63% of first-year earnings.

Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's degree) at other Virginia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Wytheville Community College
Wytheville
$38,907—
Brightpoint Community College
Chester
$34,171—
Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach
$32,211$20,827
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk
$26,013$13,050

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $43,287 one year after graduation and $46,657 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,193.

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