Criminal Justice and Corrections

Master's degree · Liberty University · Lynchburg, VA

CIP 43.01

$55,845Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$75,034Median earnings 4 years after
$63,800Median earnings 5 years after
$30,969Median federal debt
408Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Liberty University earn a median of $55,845 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). Median debt is $30,969, about 55% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
George Mason University
Fairfax
$56,018—
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 Liberty University make?

The median salary is $55,845 one year after graduation and $63,800 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $30,969.

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