Criminal Justice & Corrections

Columbus State University · Columbus, GA

Students at Columbus State University can pursue Criminal Justice & Corrections at Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, and Undergraduate Certificate's levels. The Undergraduate Certificate program, with 77 completers, is the most popular. Graduates earn a median salary of $65,062 four years after completion, which is 38% above the national median for Criminal Justice & Corrections programs. Graduates typically enter roles like Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers, Transit and Railroad Police, and First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers. The median salary for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers is $72,280.

Associate

Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
3

Bachelor

Median Earnings (4yr)
$49,956
Completers
41

Master

Median Earnings (4yr)
$94,267
Completers
46

Undergraduate Certificate

Median Earnings (4yr)
$65,062
Completers
77

Related Careers

Job Title Median Salary Job Growth (10yr) Total Jobs
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $72,280 Not reported 646,310
Transit and Railroad Police $72,250 Not reported 2,360
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $70,530 Not reported 52,280
Correctional Officers and Jailers $53,300 Not reported 351,420
Bailiffs $53,040 Not reported 15,900
Show 3 more related occupations
Job Title Median Salary Job Growth (10yr) Total Jobs
Private Detectives and Investigators $49,540 6% 34,600
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators $39,210 Not reported 10,660
Security Guards $37,070 Not reported 1,202,940

Institution Overview

In-State Tuition
$5,898
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,610
Graduation Rate
41.8%
Total Enrollment
5,625

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