Criminal Justice & Corrections
Missouri Southern State University · Joplin, MO
The Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Missouri Southern State University is available at Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, and Undergraduate Certificate's levels. The Undergraduate Certificate program, with 71 completers, is the most popular. Graduates earn a median salary of $42,086 four years after completion, compared to a national median of $47,306 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)
$46,582
Completers
30
Bachelor
Median Earnings (4yr)
$49,114
Completers
33
Undergraduate Certificate
Median Earnings (4yr)
$42,086
Completers
71
Show 1 additional credential level with limited data
Master
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
Not reported
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
$8,960
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,080
Graduation Rate
39.9%
Total Enrollment
3,019
Same Program at Other Institutions
- Prince George's Community College — $72,849
- Southwestern Illinois College — $68,288
- Alexandria Technical & Community College — $67,066
- Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City — $66,287
- Excelsior University — $66,211