U.S. median for this major: $55,208.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 62% 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 $27,661. College Scorecard.
Criminal Justice at Virginia colleges
Every Virginia 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 | Marymount University | $73,058 | $25,000 | $29,137 | 54% |
| 2 | George Mason University | $69,511 | $20,761 | $17,915 | 68% |
| 3 | Shenandoah University | $63,290 | $25,810 | $30,298 | 67% |
| 4 | Liberty University | $61,715 | $29,728 | $29,357 | 65% |
| 5 | Ferrum College | $60,235 | $29,500 | $20,082 | 32% |
| 6 | Virginia Commonwealth University | $58,792 | $23,250 | $23,433 | 63% |
| 7 | Roanoke College | $58,040 | $27,000 | $24,503 | 67% |
| 8 | Radford University | $56,996 | $25,000 | $14,578 | 49% |
| 9 | Bluefield University | $56,811 | $24,250 | $25,573 | 18% |
| 10 | Longwood University | $56,685 | $23,375 | $19,066 | 61% |
| 11 | Hampton University | $53,602 | $27,000 | $25,319 | 57% |
| 12 | Averett University | $52,318 | $29,703 | $22,925 | 48% |
| 13 | Virginia Wesleyan University | $52,247 | $27,000 | $19,676 | 42% |
| 14 | University of Virginia's College at Wise | $51,193 | $19,313 | $9,210 | 47% |
| 15 | Virginia State University | $48,624 | $30,000 | $15,840 | 39% |
| 16 | Regent University | $44,176 | $21,237 | $19,923 | 57% |
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 VSU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About VSU
- Acceptance rate: 89% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 39% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $45,543
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VSU Criminal Justice questions
How much do VSU Criminal Justice graduates earn?
Criminal Justice graduates of Virginia State University earn a median $48,624 four years after graduating and $34,604 one year after. The U.S. median for Criminal Justice graduates across 584 colleges is $55,208.
How much debt do VSU Criminal Justice graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Criminal Justice graduates of Virginia State University is $30,000, about 62% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Where does VSU rank for Criminal Justice in Virginia?
Of 16 Virginia colleges reporting Criminal Justice graduate earnings, Virginia State University ranks 15th. The highest is Marymount University at $73,058.
What jobs do Criminal Justice graduates get?
A common career is police officer, with a median wage of $62,720 in the Richmond, VA area 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: “Virginia State University Criminal Justice: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/virginia-state-university/majors/criminal-justice (College Scorecard and BLS data).