Criminal Justice and Corrections at Trinity Washington University

Trinity Washington's Criminal Justice program produces graduates earning significantly more than the national median—$47,385 versus $37,856—placing it in the 95th percentile nationally. That's impressive on its face, but the DC context tells a more nuanced story. Among the six criminal justice programs in the district, Trinity lands at the 60th percentile, trailing George Washington but beating American and Howard. For a school serving predominantly Pell Grant recipients (51% of students), these outcomes demonstrate solid workforce preparation in a competitive local market.

The debt picture deserves attention: graduates leave with $33,564 in loans, higher than both national and DC medians but still manageable given first-year earnings. With a 0.71 debt-to-earnings ratio, graduates can expect to earn back their debt in roughly eight to nine months—a reasonable trade-off. Earnings growth to $51,138 by year four suggests career advancement potential, though the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these figures could shift with more data.

For families considering this program, the key question is cost versus local alternatives. If Trinity's net price is competitive with other DC schools, the outcomes justify the investment—graduates earn well above the national standard while serving a justice system that pays better than most states. Just verify these numbers hold for your child's cohort as more graduates complete the program.