U.S. median for this major: $55,208.
College Scorecard field of study; 82 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 44% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $27,056. College Scorecard.
Frostburg State University Criminal Justice: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Criminal Justice nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Frostburg State University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,129 | $53,489 | 2.7 years |
| $30–48k | $12,240 | $53,978 | 2.7 years |
| $48–75k | $15,709 | $69,277 | 3.5 years |
| $75–110k | $19,727 | $86,996 | 4.4 years |
| $110k+ | $23,297 | $102,740 | 5.2 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (33% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Criminal Justice graduates 4 years after graduating ($56,668) minus $36,731 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MD (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $19,937 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Criminal Justice at Maryland colleges
Every Maryland college we cover that reports Criminal Justice graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowie State University | $67,303 | $29,750 | $19,298 | 38% |
| 2 | University of Baltimore | $63,032 | $25,500 | $13,868 | 38% |
| 3 | Stevenson University | $61,348 | $27,000 | $26,505 | 68% |
| 4 | Hood College | $60,022 | $25,500 | $20,873 | 57% |
| 5 | Coppin State University | $58,110 | $29,000 | $9,977 | 26% |
| 6 | Frostburg State University | $56,668 | $25,000 | $16,715 | 50% |
| 7 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore | $52,398 | $28,027 | $13,338 | 35% |
2 more Maryland colleges offer Criminal Justice but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Criminal Justice graduates
Police officer
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +3.5% by 2035. Typical entry: high school diploma or equivalent.
Compliance Officers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +3.8% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +4.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Frostburg State University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Frostburg State University
- Acceptance rate: 89% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 50% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $55,493
- Full cost breakdown · all 47 majors · overview
Frostburg State University Criminal Justice questions
How much do Frostburg State University Criminal Justice graduates earn?
Criminal Justice graduates of Frostburg State University earn a median $56,668 four years after graduating and $40,844 one year after. The U.S. median for Criminal Justice graduates across 584 colleges is $55,208.
How much debt do Frostburg State University Criminal Justice graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Criminal Justice graduates of Frostburg State University is $25,000, about 44% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Is Frostburg State University a good school for Criminal Justice in Maryland?
On pay, Criminal Justice graduates of Frostburg State University earn $56,668 four years out, $3,354 below the median for the same major across 7 Maryland colleges ($60,022) and $1,460 above the U.S. median ($55,208). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Frostburg State University rank for Criminal Justice in Maryland?
Of 7 Maryland colleges reporting Criminal Justice graduate earnings, Frostburg State University ranks 6th. The highest is Bowie State University at $67,303.
What jobs do Criminal Justice graduates get?
A common career is police officer, with a median wage of $77,970 in Maryland and $76,210 nationally. Others include compliance officers and child, family, and school social workers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Frostburg State University Criminal Justice: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/frostburg-state-university/majors/criminal-justice (College Scorecard and BLS data).