# Alcorn State University: Criminal Justice (bachelor's)

Alcorn State, MS. IPEDS 175342, CIP 43.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/alcorn-state-university/majors/criminal-justice

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,617
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $41,908 (U.S. median for this major: $55,208 across 584 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,065 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in MS: 6 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MS median for this major (6 colleges, $49,114): -$7,206
- Versus the U.S. median: -$13,300

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.25 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $41,908 minus $30,550 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,613 | $53,605 | 4.7 years |
| 30-48k | $12,344 | $52,462 | 4.6 years |
| 48-75k | $16,296 | $69,258 | 6.1 years |
| 75-110k | $18,244 | $77,537 | 6.8 years |
| 110k+ | $17,620 | $74,885 | 6.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Criminal Justice at MS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi College | $55,832 | $27,000 | $27,712 | 59% |
| University of Mississippi | $52,874 | $22,171 | $13,314 | 72% |
| William Carey University | $51,430 | $24,729 | $14,258 | 60% |
| Jackson State University | $46,799 | $31,000 | $23,836 | 51% |
| University of Southern Mississippi | $46,109 | $21,125 | $21,708 | 49% |
| Alcorn State University | $41,908 | $28,065 | $13,265 | 57% |

## Careers
- Police officer (SOC 33-3051): median wage not reported metro, $46,140 MS, $76,210 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.5% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage not reported metro, $67,450 MS, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021): median wage not reported metro, $46,530 MS, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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