Criminal Justice and Corrections

Master's degree · Capella University · Minneapolis, MN

CIP 43.01

$54,384Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$62,676Median earnings 4 years after
$50,525Median earnings 5 years after
$42,081Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Capella University earn a median of $54,384 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 $42,081, about 77% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Concordia University-Saint Paul
Saint Paul
$89,127$24,701
Walden University
Minneapolis
$50,548$41,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $54,384 one year after graduation and $50,525 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $42,081.

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