Criminal Justice and Corrections at College of the Ozarks
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in Missouri
Criminal Justice and Corrections bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (26 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Ozarks | $36,879* | $36,386 | $26,000* | — |
| Park University | $49,305* | $44,746 | $18,299* | 0.37 |
| Columbia College | $46,195* | $47,907 | $25,750* | 0.56 |
| Saint Louis University | $45,709* | $50,011 | $23,694* | 0.52 |
| Missouri Baptist University | $42,555* | $59,300 | $23,187* | 0.54 |
| Missouri Western State University | $39,808* | $42,651 | $20,149* | 0.51 |
| National Median | $37,856* | — | $26,130* | 0.69 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Programs in Missouri
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Missouri schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park University Parkville | $16,400 | $49,305 | $18,299 |
| Columbia College Columbia | $24,326 | $46,195 | $25,750 |
| Saint Louis University Saint Louis | $53,244 | $45,709 | $23,694 |
| Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis | $33,122 | $42,555 | $23,187 |
| Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph | $9,800 | $39,808 | $20,149 |
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 College of the Ozarks, approximately 44% 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 18 similar programs in MO. Actual outcomes may vary.