Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina

Criminal Justice and Corrections bachelors's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (36 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Barton College$40,620
Strayer University-North Carolina$43,405$50,636$56,9371.31
University of Mount Olive$40,639$43,107$34,5350.85
Campbell University$40,590$46,459$27,0000.67
Lees-McRae College$39,811$31,811$15,0000.38
Wingate University$39,498$27,0000.68
National Median$37,856$26,1300.69

Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Programs in North Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Strayer University-North Carolina
Greensboro
$13,920$43,405$56,937
University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive
$25,950$40,639$34,535
Campbell University
Buies Creek
$40,410$40,590$27,000
Lees-McRae College
Banner Elk
$31,140$39,811$15,000
Wingate University
Wingate
$40,196$39,498$27,000

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Barton College, approximately 37% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.