# Nichols College: Criminal Justice (bachelor's)

Dudley, MA. IPEDS 167260, CIP 43.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/nichols-college/majors/criminal-justice

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $45,774
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $75,321 (U.S. median for this major: $55,208 across 584 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in MA: 4 of 18 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (18 colleges, $64,292): +$11,029
- Versus the U.S. median: +$20,113

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.17 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $75,321 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,054 | $91,965 | 2.6 years |
| 30-48k | $24,749 | $103,203 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $31,978 | $133,348 | 3.8 years |
| 75-110k | $33,851 | $141,159 | 4.0 years |
| 110k+ | $35,731 | $148,998 | 4.2 years |

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

## Criminal Justice at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisher College | $80,136 | $27,000 | $26,649 | 28% |
| Northeastern University | $77,477 | $22,809 | $30,915 | 91% |
| Anna Maria College | $76,013 | $27,000 | $28,333 | 46% |
| Nichols College | $75,321 | $27,000 | $33,036 | 63% |
| Merrimack College | $69,615 | $27,000 | $37,927 | 70% |
| Westfield State University | $67,363 | $24,422 | $16,721 | 54% |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $66,258 | $26,000 | $17,163 | 65% |
| Worcester State University | $65,588 | $24,953 | $13,381 | 62% |
| Curry College | $64,406 | $25,000 | $29,207 | 51% |
| Bridgewater State University | $64,178 | $26,696 | $16,383 | 53% |
| Fitchburg State University | $62,396 | $26,000 | $14,262 | 55% |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston | $62,222 | $27,000 | $17,707 | 49% |
| Springfield College | $60,494 | $25,500 | $30,587 | 74% |
| Western New England University | $60,486 | $26,399 | $27,290 | 64% |
| Salem State University | $59,774 | $26,220 | $15,996 | 50% |
| Endicott College | $58,605 | $27,000 | $40,654 | 76% |
| College of Our Lady of the Elms | $56,168 | not reported | $17,545 | 68% |
| American International College | $50,021 | $29,750 | $23,274 | 46% |

## Careers
- Police officer (SOC 33-3051): median wage $80,210 Worcester, MA, $78,940 MA, $76,210 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.5% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $91,730 Worcester, MA, $102,060 MA, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021): median wage $70,900 Worcester, MA, $75,570 MA, $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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