Criminal Justice and Corrections
Bachelor's degree · South University-Austin · Round Rock, TX
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at South University-Austin earn a median of $37,713 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 $42,354, about 112% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Wayland Baptist University Plainview | $53,038 | $24,145 |
| Texas A&M University-Central Texas Killeen | $45,976 | $20,375 |
| Texas Wesleyan University Fort Worth | $44,328 | $25,000 |
| Lamar University Beaumont | $43,707 | $25,000 |
| Strayer University-Texas Farmers Branch | $43,405 | $41,562 |
| Tarleton State University Stephenville | $43,186 | $18,750 |
| DeVry University-Texas Irving | $43,091 | $46,957 |
| Texas Woman's University Denton | $42,914 | $23,462 |
| University of Houston-Downtown Houston | $42,122 | $19,815 |
| Midwestern State University Wichita Falls | $40,719 | $23,370 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington | $40,577 | $16,831 |
| Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches | $40,308 | $22,750 |
| Hardin-Simmons University Abilene | $39,445 | $25,625 |
| University of North Texas Denton | $39,267 | $18,000 |
| West Texas A & M University Canyon | $37,978 | $21,350 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from South University-Austin make?
The median salary is $37,713 one year after graduation and $47,301 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $42,354.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.