Criminal Justice and Corrections at New England College

New England College's Criminal Justice program outperforms 93% of similar programs nationally—an impressive distinction that puts it in rare company. First-year graduates earn $45,575, substantially above both the national median ($37,856) and New Hampshire's median ($42,053). That said, within New Hampshire specifically, it ranks middle-of-the-pack at the 60th percentile, slightly edging out the state median and competitive with Southern New Hampshire University's program.

The $27,000 median debt matches New Hampshire's state average and sits reasonably close to national norms, resulting in a manageable 0.59 debt-to-earnings ratio. Graduates can expect to pay roughly $270 monthly on a standard 10-year repayment plan while earning over $45,000 in their first year—a workable balance for most households. Earnings grow 12% by year four, which tracks with typical early-career progression in law enforcement and corrections fields.

The wildcard here is New England College's 96% admission rate and moderate sample size (30-100 graduates), which means outcomes depend heavily on individual performance and career choices within the field. For students committed to criminal justice careers, particularly those planning to work in New Hampshire where these earnings hold up well against peers, this program delivers solid financial returns relative to the debt burden. Just understand you're paying for above-average outcomes in a field where earnings ceilings remain relatively modest compared to other bachelor's degrees.