# Lewis-Clark State College: Criminal Justice (bachelor's)

Lewiston, ID. IPEDS 142328, CIP 43.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/lewis-clark-state-college/majors/criminal-justice

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,442
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,716 (U.S. median for this major: $55,208 across 584 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,458 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in ID: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,492

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.42 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,716 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ID (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,080 | $57,814 | 4.2 years |
| 30-48k | $14,044 | $62,074 | 4.5 years |
| 48-75k | $15,127 | $66,861 | 4.8 years |
| 75-110k | $17,934 | $79,268 | 5.7 years |
| 110k+ | $19,004 | $83,998 | 6.0 years |

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

## Criminal Justice at ID colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State University | $50,297 | $22,071 | $21,610 | 60% |
| Lewis-Clark State College | $49,716 | $26,458 | $15,635 | 40% |

## Careers
- Police officer (SOC 33-3051): median wage not reported Lewiston, ID-WA, $66,990 ID, $76,210 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.5% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $58,660 Lewiston, ID-WA, $75,450 ID, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021): median wage $58,550 Lewiston, ID-WA, $59,840 ID, $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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