Criminal Justice and Corrections

Bachelor's degree · University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee · Milwaukee, WI

CIP 43.01

$38,640Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,223Median earnings 4 years after
$57,315Median earnings 5 years after
$24,525Median federal debt
119Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee earn a median of $38,640 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 $24,525, about 63% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Herzing University-Brookfield
Brookfield
$67,229$19,310
Herzing University-Kenosha
Kenosha
$67,229$19,310
Herzing University-Madison
Madison
$67,229$19,310
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha
$42,342$19,500
University of Wisconsin-Superior
Superior
$42,295$21,000
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville
$41,636$24,783
Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon
$41,527$26,000
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire
$41,258$20,437
Carthage College
Kenosha
$39,551$27,000
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh
$39,394$23,769
Rasmussen University-Wisconsin
Green Bay
$39,317$29,236
Carroll University
Waukesha
$38,101$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee make?

The median salary is $38,640 one year after graduation and $57,315 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,525.

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