# Grace College and Theological Seminary: Criminal Justice (bachelor's)

Winona Lake, IN. IPEDS 150677, CIP 43.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/grace-college-and-theological-seminary/majors/criminal-justice

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,381
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $42,932 (U.S. median for this major: $55,208 across 584 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,250 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in IN: 18 of 18 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IN median for this major (22 colleges, $52,395): -$9,463
- Versus the U.S. median: -$12,276

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.02 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $42,932 minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,998 | $44,212 | 6.0 years |
| 30-48k | $12,459 | $50,085 | 6.8 years |
| 48-75k | $17,103 | $68,754 | 9.3 years |
| 75-110k | $22,963 | $92,311 | 12.5 years |
| 110k+ | $26,884 | $108,074 | 14.6 years |

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

## Criminal Justice at IN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calumet College of Saint Joseph | $106,465 | $23,856 | $22,451 | 23% |
| Oakland City University | $62,595 | $24,657 | $15,210 | 66% |
| University of Indianapolis | $62,307 | $26,324 | $21,602 | 56% |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | $59,541 | $20,300 | $11,668 | 55% |
| Indiana University-Northwest | $58,155 | $24,471 | $5,130 | 37% |
| Indiana University-Bloomington | $57,754 | $19,464 | $16,264 | 80% |
| Vincennes University | $53,461 | $21,030 | $11,225 | 39% |
| Ball State University | $52,997 | $23,367 | $14,940 | 62% |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | $52,629 | $33,938 | $22,866 | 67% |
| Indiana University-Kokomo | $52,161 | $25,000 | $3,968 | 46% |
| Indiana University-East | $51,990 | $28,686 | $8,134 | 40% |
| Indiana University-South Bend | $51,778 | $17,275 | $8,653 | 40% |
| University of Southern Indiana | $50,916 | $20,000 | $12,923 | 48% |
| Indiana University-Southeast | $49,003 | $23,950 | $7,888 | 39% |
| Trine University | $48,877 | $26,000 | $25,355 | 64% |
| Indiana Institute of Technology | $47,199 | $35,511 | $23,206 | 48% |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | $46,046 | $25,000 | $13,171 | 36% |
| Grace College and Theological Seminary | $42,932 | $23,250 | $19,932 | 69% |

## Careers
- Police officer (SOC 33-3051): median wage not reported metro, $73,370 IN, $76,210 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.5% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage not reported metro, $78,770 IN, $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, $50,470 IN, $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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