# Chaminade University of Honolulu: Criminal Justice (bachelor's)

Honolulu, HI. IPEDS 141486, CIP 43.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/chaminade-university-of-honolulu/majors/criminal-justice

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,300
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,720 (U.S. median for this major: $55,208 across 584 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,648 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in HI: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,488

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $52,720 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in HI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $31,589 | $133,621 | 8.3 years |
| 30-48k | $21,591 | $91,330 | 5.7 years |
| 48-75k | $25,597 | $108,275 | 6.7 years |
| 75-110k | $28,054 | $118,668 | 7.4 years |
| 110k+ | $29,306 | $123,964 | 7.7 years |

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

## Criminal Justice at HI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaminade University of Honolulu | $52,720 | $23,648 | $28,856 | 55% |
| University of Hawaii at Hilo | $38,185 | not reported | $11,856 | 48% |

## Careers
- Police officer (SOC 33-3051): median wage $83,820 Urban Honolulu, HI, $83,820 HI, $76,210 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.5% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $83,390 Urban Honolulu, HI, $82,590 HI, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021): median wage $68,270 Urban Honolulu, HI, $68,270 HI, $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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