Criminal Justice and Corrections

Master's degree · South University-Columbia · Columbia, SC

CIP 43.01

$41,898Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,950Median earnings 4 years after
$42,437Median earnings 5 years after
$41,000Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at South University-Columbia earn a median of $41,898 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $66,714 four years after graduating (middle half: $48,346–$93,005). Median debt is $41,000, about 98% of first-year earnings.

Criminal Justice and Corrections (Master's degree) at other South Carolina schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Anderson University
Anderson
$75,008—
Columbia College
Columbia
$47,159$14,405
Claflin University
Orangeburg
$37,266—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from South University-Columbia make?

The median salary is $41,898 one year after graduation and $42,437 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,000.

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