Criminal Justice and Corrections at Missouri State University-West Plains
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Compare to Similar Programs in Missouri
Criminal Justice and Corrections certificate's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (16 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri State University-West Plains | $41,286* | — | $7,919* | — |
| Jefferson College | $61,641* | — | —* | — |
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | $48,137* | $44,636 | $4,821* | 0.10 |
| Mineral Area College | $45,217* | $42,115 | $9,500* | 0.21 |
| Moberly Area Community College | $41,286* | $37,639 | $6,337* | 0.15 |
| Drury University | $41,277* | — | $8,265* | 0.20 |
| National Median | $48,388* | — | $13,355* | 0.28 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Programs in Missouri
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Missouri schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson College Hillsboro | $4,500 | $61,641 | — |
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Kansas City | $3,630 | $48,137 | $4,821 |
| Mineral Area College Park Hills | $5,180 | $45,217 | $9,500 |
| Moberly Area Community College Moberly | $4,020 | $41,286 | $6,337 |
| Drury University Springfield | $35,235 | $41,277 | $8,265 |
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 Missouri State University-West Plains, approximately 27% 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 7 similar programs in MO. Actual outcomes may vary.