Criminal Justice and Corrections

Bachelor's degree · Liberty University · Lynchburg, VA

CIP 43.01

$48,855Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$61,715Median earnings 4 years after
$58,274Median earnings 5 years after
$25,000Median federal debt
572Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Liberty University earn a median of $48,855 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 $25,000, about 51% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Shenandoah University
Winchester
$46,816$23,250
Regent University
Virginia Beach
$46,005$22,000
George Mason University
Fairfax
$43,612$17,750
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 Liberty University make?

The median salary is $48,855 one year after graduation and $58,274 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.

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