Criminal Justice and Corrections

Bachelor's degree · Salem University · Salem, WV

CIP 43.01

$25,665Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,027Median earnings 4 years after
$42,215Median earnings 5 years after
$22,177Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Salem University earn a median of $25,665 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 $22,177, about 86% 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
Marshall University
Huntington
$32,747$24,899
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon
$31,400$27,000
Bluefield State University
Bluefield
$30,506—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $25,665 one year after graduation and $42,215 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,177.

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