# Columbia College: Criminal Justice (bachelor's)

Columbia, MO. IPEDS 177065, CIP 43.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/columbia-college-mo/majors/criminal-justice

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $46,195
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,128 (U.S. median for this major: $55,208 across 584 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,750 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in MO: 5 of 18 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MO median for this major (18 colleges, $50,902): +$5,226
- Versus the U.S. median: +$920

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.33 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $56,128 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $23,967 | $103,777 | 5.0 years |
| 30-48k | $21,168 | $91,657 | 4.4 years |
| 48-75k | $21,550 | $93,312 | 4.5 years |
| 75-110k | $23,015 | $99,655 | 4.8 years |
| 110k+ | $21,545 | $93,290 | 4.5 years |

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

## Criminal Justice at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis University | $61,099 | $23,694 | $24,398 | 80% |
| Park University | $59,401 | $18,299 | $21,032 | 38% |
| Lindenwood University | $58,400 | $27,000 | $19,638 | 49% |
| Truman State University | $56,596 | $21,997 | $12,780 | 69% |
| Columbia College | $56,128 | $25,750 | $22,715 | 42% |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $53,113 | $18,944 | $13,310 | 56% |
| University of Central Missouri | $52,875 | $23,279 | $14,462 | 54% |
| Missouri Western State University | $52,709 | $20,149 | $13,251 | 39% |
| Missouri Baptist University | $52,689 | $23,187 | $27,006 | 48% |
| Missouri Southern State University | $49,114 | $24,120 | $12,007 | 42% |
| Harris-Stowe State University | $49,010 | $32,000 | $9,922 | 28% |
| Lincoln University | $48,315 | $37,171 | $19,092 | 21% |
| Southeast Missouri State University | $47,934 | $26,625 | $15,882 | 58% |
| Drury University | $47,695 | $34,000 | $20,831 | 62% |
| Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies | $47,695 | $34,000 | $10,566 | 43% |
| Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | $45,805 | $26,000 | $22,766 | 51% |
| Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies | $45,805 | $26,000 | $14,601 | 0% |
| Culver-Stockton College | $45,287 | $27,000 | $21,983 | 39% |

## Careers
- Police officer (SOC 33-3051): median wage $62,080 Columbia, MO, $59,460 MO, $76,210 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.5% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $65,390 Columbia, MO, $67,270 MO, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021): median wage $45,460 Columbia, MO, $48,520 MO, $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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