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 Oklahoma

Criminal Justice and Corrections bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Oklahoma (17 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Mid-America Christian University$47,816
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus$53,003$54,438$27,1560.51
East Central University$41,437$41,685$21,5530.52
Northeastern State University$39,668$44,016$23,0500.58
University of Central Oklahoma$39,609$44,492$22,8750.58
Rogers State University$38,064$17,8800.47
National Median$37,856$26,1300.69

Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Programs in Oklahoma

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Oklahoma schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman
$9,595$53,003$27,156
East Central University
Ada
$8,032$41,437$21,553
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah
$7,513$39,668$23,050
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond
$8,522$39,609$22,875
Rogers State University
Claremore
$7,392$38,064$17,880

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 Mid-America Christian University, approximately 40% 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.