Criminal Justice and Corrections
Bachelor's degree · Columbia Southern University · Orange Beach, AL
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Columbia Southern University earn a median of $60,461 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 $20,209, about 33% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's degree) at other Alabama schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Herzing University-Birmingham Birmingham | $67,229 | $19,310 |
| Faulkner University Montgomery | $54,704 | $22,100 |
| Strayer University-Alabama Birmingham | $43,405 | $41,562 |
| Troy University Troy | $41,780 | $24,778 |
| Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery | $38,710 | $24,418 |
| South University-Montgomery Montgomery | $37,713 | $42,354 |
| University of South Alabama Mobile | $36,216 | $25,750 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham | $34,459 | $21,500 |
| The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa | $34,194 | $23,250 |
| Jacksonville State University Jacksonville | $33,879 | $25,783 |
| Alabama State University Montgomery | $32,898 | $31,000 |
| Alabama A & M University Normal | $31,682 | $30,500 |
| University of North Alabama Florence | $31,595 | $20,375 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Columbia Southern University make?
The median salary is $60,461 one year after graduation and $61,453 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,209.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.