Criminal Justice and Corrections

Master's degree · Virginia Commonwealth University · Richmond, VA

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,040Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
8Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Virginia Commonwealth University earn a median of $53,040. 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
George Mason University
Fairfax
$56,018—
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 Virginia Commonwealth University make?

The median salary is $53,040.

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