Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degree) at University of Evansville

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$39,991

Est. from IN median (23 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$26,162

Est. from IN median (10 programs)

Analysis

Similar criminal justice programs across Indiana suggest first-year earnings around $40,000—slightly above the national median for this field—paired with debt near $26,000. That's a manageable 0.65 debt-to-earnings ratio, though it places graduates roughly in the middle of what criminal justice majors face nationwide. The challenge is that this field rarely rewards a premium for private university attendance. Indiana's top-performing programs (several public institutions producing graduates earning $46,000-$56,000) suggest that outcomes in this field depend more on geographic placement and specific career pathways than institutional prestige.

For a family considering University of Evansville's tuition structure, the critical question becomes whether the estimated $26,000 in debt is achievable given the school's private university pricing. With 23% of students on Pell grants, many families here are borrowing, and criminal justice careers—police work, corrections, probation—typically offer steady but modest starting salaries with structured advancement. The field values work experience and civil service exams over where you earned your degree.

If your child can graduate near the estimated debt level through scholarships or other aid, this becomes workable: a $260 monthly payment on a $40,000 salary is tight but feasible. But if actual borrowing significantly exceeds $26,000, a community college-to-public university route might deliver similar career access at substantially lower cost. Get specific numbers from financial aid before committing.

Where University of Evansville Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all criminal justice and corrections bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Indiana

Criminal Justice and Corrections bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Indiana (28 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
University of EvansvilleEvansville	$42,676	$39,991*	—	$26,162*	—
Calumet College of Saint JosephWhiting	$22,650	$55,587*	—	$23,856*	0.43
Vincennes UniversityVincennes	$6,886	$46,644*	$46,026	$21,030*	0.45
Oakland City UniversityOakland City	$27,150	$46,038*	$59,489	$24,657*	0.54
Purdue University GlobalWest Lafayette	$10,110	$45,984*	$43,072	$40,244*	0.88
Indiana University-EastRichmond	$8,179	$45,204*	$44,403	$28,686*	0.63
National Median	—	$37,856*	—	$26,130*	0.69

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with criminal justice and corrections graduates

Financial Examiners

Enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify, or authenticate records.

$90,400/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Emergency Management Directors

Plan and direct disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies or hazardous materials spills) disasters or hostage situations.

$86,130/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Compliance Officers

Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Environmental Compliance Inspectors

Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Government Property Inspectors and Investigators

Investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Regulatory Affairs Specialists

Coordinate and document internal regulatory processes, such as internal audits, inspections, license renewals, or registrations. May compile and prepare materials for submission to regulatory agencies.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Customs Brokers

Prepare customs documentation and ensure that shipments meet all applicable laws to facilitate the import and export of goods. Determine and track duties and taxes payable and process payments on behalf of client. Sign documents under a power of attorney. Represent clients in meetings with customs officials and apply for duty refunds and tariff reclassifications. Coordinate transportation and storage of imported goods.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Detectives and Criminal Investigators

Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.

$77,270/yrJobs growth:

Police Identification and Records Officers

Collect evidence at crime scene, classify and identify fingerprints, and photograph evidence for use in criminal and civil cases.

$77,270/yrJobs growth:

Intelligence Analysts

Gather, analyze, or evaluate information from a variety of sources, such as law enforcement databases, surveillance, intelligence networks or geographic information systems. Use intelligence data to anticipate and prevent organized crime activities, such as terrorism.

$77,270/yrJobs growth:

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 University of Evansville, approximately 23% 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 23 similar programs in IN. Actual outcomes may vary.