Criminal Justice and Corrections
Bachelor's degree · Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce · Mercedita, PR
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce earn a median of $20,129 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 $5,000, about 25% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's degree) at other Puerto Rico schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| NUC University Bayamon | $22,882 | $26,117 |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro San Juan | $19,932 | $12,999 |
| Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus San Juan | $19,164 | $21,737 |
| Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus Carolina | $19,052 | $15,100 |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla Aguadilla | $16,702 | $5,500 |
| Caribbean University-Vega Baja Vega Baja | $15,127 | $12,600 |
| Caribbean University-Ponce Ponce | $15,127 | $12,600 |
| Caribbean University-Carolina Carolina | $15,127 | $12,600 |
| Caribbean University-Bayamon Bayamon | $15,127 | $12,600 |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Arecibo | $13,072 | $9,500 |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo Fajardo | $5,087 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce make?
The median salary is $20,129 one year after graduation and $30,753 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $5,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.