# New England College: Criminal Justice (bachelor's)

Henniker, NH. IPEDS 182980, CIP 43.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/new-england-college/majors/criminal-justice

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $45,575
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $59,998 (U.S. median for this major: $55,208 across 584 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in NH: 3 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NH median for this major (6 colleges, $60,512): -$514
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,790

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.22 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $59,998 minus $41,763 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $25,598 | $108,024 | 5.9 years |
| 30-48k | $24,340 | $102,715 | 5.6 years |
| 48-75k | $26,238 | $110,724 | 6.1 years |
| 75-110k | $28,741 | $121,287 | 6.7 years |
| 110k+ | $28,249 | $119,211 | 6.5 years |

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

## Criminal Justice at NH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Hampshire | $81,768 | not reported | $23,805 | 76% |
| Franklin Pierce University | $70,125 | $27,000 | $27,154 | 54% |
| New England College | $59,998 | $27,000 | $26,972 | 35% |
| Plymouth State University | $59,937 | $27,000 | $19,216 | 52% |
| Keene State College | $53,291 | $25,000 | $17,887 | 60% |

## Careers
- Police officer (SOC 33-3051): median wage not reported metro, $71,640 NH, $76,210 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.5% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage not reported metro, $82,800 NH, $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, $71,010 NH, $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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