Criminal Justice and Corrections

Master's degree · Columbia Southern University · Orange Beach, AL

CIP 43.01

$61,993Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$64,135Median earnings 4 years after
$62,524Median earnings 5 years after
$39,585Median federal debt
57Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Columbia Southern University earn a median of $61,993 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 $39,585, about 64% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Faulkner University
Montgomery
$66,634$20,497
Troy University
Troy
$45,122$47,711
South University-Montgomery
Montgomery
$41,898$41,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $61,993 one year after graduation and $62,524 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $39,585.

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