Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degree) at Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$35,291

Est. from NY median (33 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$26,000

Est. from NY median (20 programs)

Analysis

Four years into their careers, graduates from this program earn $34,120—a figure that actually falls below what similar criminal justice programs in New York produce in the first year out. That backward trajectory is unusual and concerning, particularly when paired with an estimated $26,000 in debt based on comparable programs at similar institutions in the state.

The debt load itself isn't unreasonable—it matches what criminal justice graduates typically carry both statewide and nationally. But the earnings picture separates this program from stronger alternatives. Top criminal justice programs in New York like Excelsior University and Utica University report first-year earnings of $62,703 and $45,521 respectively, while even mid-tier options like Hilbert College see graduates earning $39,408. The four-year earnings here barely reach the state median for first-year outcomes in this field.

For a school serving predominantly Pell grant recipients (66%), stagnant earnings between year one and year four suggest limited career progression opportunities. Criminal justice careers can offer stability and public service value, but this program's outcomes—based on peer institution data—don't demonstrate the income growth or entry-level positioning that would make $26,000 in debt a comfortable investment. Compare carefully with SUNY Delhi or other state schools that report stronger earnings trajectories.

Where Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all criminal justice and corrections bachelors's programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo	—	$34,120	—
Utica University	$45,521	$60,355	+33%
SUNY Oneonta	$32,043	$59,313	+85%
Iona University	$31,283	$58,268	+86%
St. John's University-New York	$34,686	$57,367	+65%

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Criminal Justice and Corrections bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (46 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Bryant & Stratton College-BuffaloBuffalo	$19,126	$35,291*	$34,120	$26,000*	—
Excelsior UniversityAlbany	—	$62,703*	$55,472	$14,875*	0.24
Utica UniversityUtica	$24,308	$45,521*	$60,355	$26,000*	0.57
Keuka CollegeKeuka Park	$38,000	$40,753*	—	$27,000*	0.66
Hilbert CollegeHamburg	$32,150	$39,408*	$42,940	$27,000*	0.69
SUNY College of Technology at DelhiDelhi	$8,710	$38,416*	$44,554	$27,743*	0.72
National Median	—	$37,856*	—	$26,130*	0.69

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with criminal justice and corrections graduates

Financial Examiners

Enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify, or authenticate records.

$90,400/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Emergency Management Directors

Plan and direct disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies or hazardous materials spills) disasters or hostage situations.

$86,130/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Compliance Officers

Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Environmental Compliance Inspectors

Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Government Property Inspectors and Investigators

Investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Regulatory Affairs Specialists

Coordinate and document internal regulatory processes, such as internal audits, inspections, license renewals, or registrations. May compile and prepare materials for submission to regulatory agencies.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Customs Brokers

Prepare customs documentation and ensure that shipments meet all applicable laws to facilitate the import and export of goods. Determine and track duties and taxes payable and process payments on behalf of client. Sign documents under a power of attorney. Represent clients in meetings with customs officials and apply for duty refunds and tariff reclassifications. Coordinate transportation and storage of imported goods.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Detectives and Criminal Investigators

Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.

$77,270/yrJobs growth:

Police Identification and Records Officers

Collect evidence at crime scene, classify and identify fingerprints, and photograph evidence for use in criminal and civil cases.

$77,270/yrJobs growth:

Intelligence Analysts

Gather, analyze, or evaluate information from a variety of sources, such as law enforcement databases, surveillance, intelligence networks or geographic information systems. Use intelligence data to anticipate and prevent organized crime activities, such as terrorism.

$77,270/yrJobs growth:

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 Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo, approximately 66% 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 33 similar programs in NY. Actual outcomes may vary.