# Howard University: Criminal Justice (bachelor's)

Washington, DC. IPEDS 131520, CIP 43.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/howard-university/majors/criminal-justice

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,801
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,902 (U.S. median for this major: $55,208 across 584 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in DC: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the DC median for this major (4 colleges, $63,339): -$7,437
- Versus the U.S. median: +$694

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.16 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,902 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in DC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $46,051 | $191,572 | 10.8 years |
| 30-48k | $47,477 | $197,504 | 11.1 years |
| 48-75k | $50,245 | $209,019 | 11.8 years |
| 75-110k | $52,981 | $220,401 | 12.4 years |
| 110k+ | $54,270 | $225,763 | 12.7 years |

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

## Criminal Justice at DC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington University | $80,070 | $20,500 | $36,586 | 84% |
| American University | $66,970 | $23,250 | $41,943 | 76% |
| Trinity Washington University | $59,708 | $33,564 | $9,302 | 49% |
| Howard University | $55,902 | $26,000 | $50,539 | 70% |

## Careers
- Police officer (SOC 33-3051): median wage $84,000 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $88,650 DC, $76,210 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.5% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $100,200 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $111,030 DC, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021): median wage $75,550 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $73,550 DC, $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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