# Lindsey Wilson College: Criminal Justice (bachelor's)

Columbia, KY. IPEDS 157216, CIP 43.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/lindsey-wilson-college/majors/criminal-justice

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,512
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $40,618 (U.S. median for this major: $55,208 across 584 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,500 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in KY: 11 of 11 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KY median for this major (11 colleges, $47,882): -$7,264
- Versus the U.S. median: -$14,590

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.27 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $40,618 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,745 | $62,961 | 8.9 years |
| 30-48k | $10,966 | $46,825 | 6.6 years |
| 48-75k | $16,066 | $68,602 | 9.7 years |
| 75-110k | $17,208 | $73,478 | 10.3 years |
| 110k+ | $18,182 | $77,637 | 10.9 years |

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

## Criminal Justice at KY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Louisville | $57,399 | $23,151 | $17,988 | 61% |
| Northern Kentucky University | $55,835 | $25,000 | $8,191 | 52% |
| Kentucky Wesleyan College | $52,867 | not reported | $17,131 | 47% |
| Bellarmine University | $51,527 | $25,990 | $21,499 | 64% |
| Murray State University | $48,437 | $22,875 | $9,096 | 61% |
| Eastern Kentucky University | $47,882 | $25,000 | $11,040 | 50% |
| Kentucky State University | $46,767 | $28,162 | $8,040 | 32% |
| Campbellsville University | $41,900 | $21,550 | $19,341 | 42% |
| University of the Cumberlands | $41,785 | $25,000 | $14,107 | 50% |
| University of Pikeville | $41,524 | $22,330 | $20,311 | 42% |
| Lindsey Wilson College | $40,618 | $21,500 | $15,070 | 44% |

## Careers
- Police officer (SOC 33-3051): median wage not reported metro, $60,490 KY, $76,210 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.5% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage not reported metro, $69,240 KY, $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, $59,100 KY, $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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