Criminal Justice and Corrections at Neumann University

Neumann University's Criminal Justice program produces graduates earning above both state and national medians, though the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these results might not be typical for every cohort. At $41,637 in year one, graduates start roughly $4,300 above Pennsylvania's median for this field and nearly $4,000 above the national average—placing them at the 60th percentile statewide.

The debt picture is straightforward: $27,000 matches both the state and national median exactly, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.65. That's manageable territory, especially given that earnings climb to nearly $50,000 by year four—a 20% increase that suggests career progression rather than a dead end. Unlike some criminal justice programs where graduates plateau early, this trajectory shows room for advancement. For context, this still trails the state's top performers like Peirce College ($48,710) by a significant margin, but it's a respectable outcome for a school serving a largely middle-class student body (42% receive Pell grants).

The caveat matters here: with fewer than 30 graduates tracked, a few unusually successful (or unsuccessful) alumni could skew these numbers considerably. If you're evaluating this program, try to verify whether recent graduates you speak with reflect these earnings patterns. Assuming the data holds, you're looking at a program that delivers slightly better than average outcomes at an average price—solid enough if criminal justice is genuinely the career path, but not a standout that would justify stretching financially.