Criminal Justice and Corrections

Doctoral degree · Capella University · Minneapolis, MN

CIP 43.01

$76,899Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$96,102Median earnings 4 years after
$89,626Median earnings 5 years after
$138,500Median federal debt
9Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Capella University earn a median of $76,899 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $86,427 four years after graduating (middle half: $67,673–$107,900). Median debt is $138,500, about 180% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Criminal Justice and Corrections (Doctoral degree) at other Minnesota schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Walden University
Minneapolis
$79,647$102,504

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $76,899 one year after graduation and $89,626 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $138,500.

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