# Michigan State University: Criminal Justice (bachelor's)

East Lansing, MI. IPEDS 171100, CIP 43.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/michigan-state-university/majors/criminal-justice

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,390
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $62,715 (U.S. median for this major: $55,208 across 584 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in MI: 2 of 17 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (17 colleges, $57,537): +$5,178
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,507

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $62,715 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,068 | $29,968 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $10,830 | $45,919 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $16,521 | $70,049 | 2.4 years |
| 75-110k | $22,703 | $96,261 | 3.3 years |
| 110k+ | $28,546 | $121,035 | 4.1 years |

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

## Criminal Justice at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siena Heights University | $72,791 | $22,250 | $17,124 | 39% |
| Michigan State University | $62,715 | $26,000 | $19,680 | 81% |
| Ferris State University | $60,325 | $25,260 | $8,624 | 47% |
| Oakland University | $60,027 | $25,000 | $9,120 | 58% |
| Northern Michigan University | $59,390 | $23,687 | $14,085 | 52% |
| Saginaw Valley State University | $59,042 | $27,824 | $10,775 | 48% |
| Lake Superior State University | $58,286 | $22,852 | $12,822 | 51% |
| Baker College | $57,675 | $47,500 | $13,157 | 36% |
| Grand Valley State University | $57,537 | $26,000 | $16,317 | 67% |
| Western Michigan University | $57,012 | $27,000 | $15,273 | 58% |
| Wayne State University | $56,423 | $28,604 | $12,766 | 58% |
| The University of Olivet | $56,379 | $27,000 | $21,393 | 35% |
| Concordia University Ann Arbor | $56,188 | $27,000 | $32,811 | 48% |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | $54,621 | $29,692 | $9,492 | 58% |
| Adrian College | $54,077 | $30,500 | $25,368 | 48% |
| University of Michigan-Flint | $52,490 | $31,000 | $7,007 | 40% |
| Madonna University | $50,913 | $19,771 | $17,755 | 60% |

## Careers
- Police officer (SOC 33-3051): median wage $75,670 Lansing-East Lansing, MI, $73,730 MI, $76,210 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.5% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $79,640 Lansing-East Lansing, MI, $77,390 MI, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021): median wage $60,900 Lansing-East Lansing, MI, $59,270 MI, $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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