Criminal Justice and Corrections at Grace College and Theological Seminary

Grace College's criminal justice program produces earnings notably below what you'd expect in Indiana. At $32,381 one year out, graduates earn about $7,600 less than the typical Indiana graduate in this field and rank in just the 25th percentile statewide—meaning three-quarters of Indiana programs deliver better starting outcomes. The gap widens when you compare to top state programs: Vincennes University graduates earn 44% more in their first year, and even mid-tier options show substantially higher returns.

The $23,250 debt load sits at the 75th percentile nationally, meaning most programs burden students with less debt, and it takes a full 8.6 months of the median graduate's gross income to cover it. The 18% earnings growth over four years helps, pushing income to $38,304, but that's still below where most Indiana graduates start. With 955 schools nationwide offering this program, competitive options aren't hard to find.

The small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could shift with more data, but the pattern is clear enough: if your child is set on criminal justice in Indiana, investigate higher-performing in-state alternatives first. The combination of below-average earnings and above-average debt creates a financial headwind that takes years to overcome.