# Roger Williams University: Criminal Justice (bachelor's)

Bristol, RI. IPEDS 217518, CIP 43.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/roger-williams-university/majors/criminal-justice

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $45,356
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $70,747 (U.S. median for this major: $55,208 across 584 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in RI: 1 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the RI median for this major (5 colleges, $61,128): +$9,619
- Versus the U.S. median: +$15,539

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.09 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $70,747 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in RI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $29,778 | $121,792 | 3.9 years |
| 30-48k | $30,087 | $123,056 | 4.0 years |
| 48-75k | $33,623 | $137,518 | 4.5 years |
| 75-110k | $37,318 | $152,631 | 4.9 years |
| 110k+ | $40,792 | $166,839 | 5.4 years |

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

## Criminal Justice at RI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Williams University | $70,747 | $26,000 | $37,999 | 69% |
| Salve Regina University | $67,622 | $27,000 | $36,967 | 77% |
| New England Institute of Technology | $61,128 | $41,610 | $36,483 | 60% |
| Rhode Island College | $58,156 | $21,625 | $9,478 | 48% |
| Johnson & Wales University-Providence | $56,632 | $27,000 | $31,027 | 55% |

## Careers
- Police officer (SOC 33-3051): median wage $76,850 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $77,230 RI, $76,210 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.5% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $87,620 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $87,620 RI, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021): median wage $70,900 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $69,870 RI, $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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