Criminal Justice and Corrections

Bachelor's degree · Marshall University · Huntington, WV

CIP 43.01

$32,747Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$49,559Median earnings 4 years after
$46,240Median earnings 5 years after
$24,899Median federal debt
44Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Marshall University earn a median of $32,747 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 $24,899, about 76% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
American Public University System
Charles Town
$57,409$20,888
Strayer University-West Virginia
Scott Depot
$43,405$41,562
West Virginia State University
Institute
$39,056$22,532
Fairmont State University
Fairmont
$36,179$21,198
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon
$31,400$27,000
Bluefield State University
Bluefield
$30,506—
Salem University
Salem
$25,665$22,177

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $32,747 one year after graduation and $46,240 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,899.

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