# Reinhardt University: Criminal Justice (bachelor's)

Waleska, GA. IPEDS 140872, CIP 43.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/reinhardt-university/majors/criminal-justice

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $62,019
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $67,847 (U.S. median for this major: $55,208 across 584 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,475 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in GA: 3 of 24 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (24 colleges, $51,074): +$16,773
- Versus the U.S. median: +$12,639

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.26 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $67,847 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $21,877 | $93,196 | 2.7 years |
| 30-48k | $21,977 | $93,622 | 2.7 years |
| 48-75k | $23,758 | $101,209 | 2.9 years |
| 75-110k | $28,296 | $120,541 | 3.5 years |
| 110k+ | $26,816 | $114,236 | 3.3 years |

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

## Criminal Justice at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer University | $71,602 | $46,775 | $23,847 | 70% |
| Herzing University-Atlanta | $69,601 | $28,399 | $21,679 | 14% |
| Reinhardt University | $67,847 | $27,475 | $24,425 | 44% |
| Thomas University | $61,295 | $45,464 | $18,499 | 28% |
| University of North Georgia | $57,813 | $22,363 | $9,823 | 37% |
| Shorter University | $56,677 | $30,817 | $16,646 | 38% |
| Kennesaw State University | $55,033 | $26,000 | $15,048 | 52% |
| Georgia State University | $52,857 | $26,812 | $15,931 | 53% |
| Middle Georgia State University | $52,719 | $30,500 | $12,361 | 25% |
| Georgia Southern University | $52,398 | $32,375 | $15,267 | 55% |
| Georgia College & State University | $52,062 | $25,000 | $20,686 | 64% |
| Savannah State University | $51,430 | $33,875 | $8,172 | 28% |
| University of Georgia | $50,717 | $22,978 | $13,936 | 90% |
| Augusta University | $50,254 | $30,299 | $13,787 | 49% |
| Columbus State University | $49,956 | $31,000 | $13,115 | 42% |
| Albany State University | $49,310 | $31,000 | $11,898 | 31% |
| Atlanta Metropolitan State College | $48,543 | $26,529 | $5,258 | 17% |
| Dalton State College | $48,341 | $10,550 | $5,012 | 25% |
| Clayton State University | $47,627 | $31,000 | $8,365 | 40% |
| Clark Atlanta University | $47,012 | $27,000 | $37,702 | 49% |
| Valdosta State University | $46,593 | $27,250 | $10,945 | 42% |
| Fort Valley State University | $45,033 | $34,625 | $10,338 | 41% |
| College of Coastal Georgia | $44,274 | $15,500 | $15,261 | 26% |
| Piedmont University | $43,125 | not reported | $20,599 | 47% |

## Careers
- Police officer (SOC 33-3051): median wage $60,910 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $58,120 GA, $76,210 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.5% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $72,810 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $70,200 GA, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021): median wage $49,720 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $47,510 GA, $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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