Criminal Justice and Corrections at Central Christian College of Kansas

Central Christian College of Kansas produces criminal justice graduates earning $55,453 right after graduation—nearly 50% above the national median for this program and roughly $16,000 more than the typical Kansas graduate. Among Kansas's 17 criminal justice programs, this ranks in the 80th percentile, trailing only Southwestern College. By year four, earnings climb to $62,469, maintaining this strong trajectory. These are genuinely impressive outcomes for a field that typically struggles with low starting salaries.

The tradeoff is debt: graduates leave with $36,076, about $10,000 above both national and Kansas medians for this degree. However, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.65 remains manageable—lower debt would always be preferable, but these graduates are earning enough to service it. That first-year salary covers debt more than 1.5 times over, which is a healthier position than most criminal justice programs offer.

For families weighing this investment, the question is whether the premium cost justifies the premium outcomes. Given that nearly half of students receive Pell grants, the school appears to support students from various financial backgrounds. The 13% earnings growth over four years suggests graduates are advancing in their careers, not just treading water. If your child is committed to criminal justice work in Kansas, this program delivers measurably better employment outcomes than most alternatives in the state.