# Peru State College: Criminal Justice (bachelor's)

Peru, NE. IPEDS 181534, CIP 43.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/peru-state-college/majors/criminal-justice

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,953
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,150 (U.S. median for this major: $55,208 across 584 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,367 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in NE: 5 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NE median for this major (7 colleges, $55,485): -$5,335
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,058

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.31 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,150 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NE (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,986 | $43,040 | 3.2 years |
| 30-48k | $9,779 | $42,147 | 3.1 years |
| 48-75k | $12,845 | $55,362 | 4.1 years |
| 75-110k | $12,313 | $53,069 | 3.9 years |
| 110k+ | $13,450 | $57,969 | 4.3 years |

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

## Criminal Justice at NE colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | $57,957 | $22,561 | $13,441 | 47% |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | $57,236 | not reported | $17,747 | 67% |
| Wayne State College | $55,485 | $25,000 | $15,360 | 52% |
| University of Nebraska at Kearney | $55,356 | $19,250 | $16,242 | 58% |
| Peru State College | $50,150 | $27,367 | $11,632 | 38% |
| Chadron State College | $46,495 | $20,250 | $12,549 | 50% |

## Careers
- Police officer (SOC 33-3051): median wage not reported metro, $74,620 NE, $76,210 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.5% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage not reported metro, $73,920 NE, $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, $47,770 NE, $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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