Criminal Justice and Corrections at University of Northwestern-St Paul
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in Minnesota
Criminal Justice and Corrections bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (19 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Northwestern-St Paul | $49,019* | $47,710 | — | — |
| Herzing University-Minneapolis | $67,229* | $58,875 | $28,399 | 0.42 |
| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | $64,894* | $58,646 | $28,708 | 0.44 |
| Metropolitan State University | $52,125* | $52,541 | $29,426 | 0.56 |
| Walden University | $50,634* | $48,565 | $48,133 | 0.95 |
| Bemidji State University | $49,617* | $52,130 | $23,181 | 0.47 |
| National Median | $37,856* | — | $26,130 | 0.69 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Programs in Minnesota
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herzing University-Minneapolis St. Louis Park | $13,420 | $67,229 | $28,399 |
| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona | $43,160 | $64,894 | $28,708 |
| Metropolitan State University Saint Paul | $9,780 | $52,125 | $29,426 |
| Walden University Minneapolis | $12,498 | $50,634 | $48,133 |
| Bemidji State University Bemidji | $10,164 | $49,617 | $23,181 |
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 Northwestern-St Paul, approximately 15% 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 13 similar programs in MN. Actual outcomes may vary.