Criminal Justice and Corrections

Associate's degree · Herzing University-New Orleans · Metairie, LA

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,084Median earnings 4 years after
$59,370Median earnings 5 years after
$13,374Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Herzing University-New Orleans earn a median of $51,759. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $46,706 four years after graduating (middle half: $31,475–$63,659). Median debt is $13,374, about 26% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's degree) at other Louisiana schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge
$36,066$19,500
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City
$32,318$20,375
Delgado Community College
New Orleans
$29,276$24,719
Remington College-Shreveport Campus
Shreveport
$26,952$20,000
SOWELA Technical Community College
Lake Charles
$23,832—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Herzing University-New Orleans make?

The median salary is $51,759 and $59,370 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,374.

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