Criminal Justice and Corrections

Bachelor's degree · Washington State University · Pullman, WA

CIP 43.01

$41,020Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$62,747Median earnings 4 years after
$63,847Median earnings 5 years after
$19,538Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Washington State University earn a median of $41,020 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 $19,538, about 48% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Seattle University
Seattle
$51,100$19,702
Central Washington University
Ellensburg
$44,172$19,500
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Tacoma
$40,669$11,628
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle
$40,669$11,628

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $41,020 one year after graduation and $63,847 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,538.

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