# Rogers State University: Criminal Justice (bachelor's)

Claremore, OK. IPEDS 207661, CIP 43.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/rogers-state-university/majors/criminal-justice

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,064
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,645 (U.S. median for this major: $55,208 across 584 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $17,880 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in OK: 3 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OK median for this major (8 colleges, $51,428): +$1,217
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,563

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.45 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $52,645 minus $32,429 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OK (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,714 | $61,027 | 3.0 years |
| 30-48k | $14,130 | $62,879 | 3.1 years |
| 48-75k | $15,125 | $67,306 | 3.3 years |
| 75-110k | $17,978 | $80,002 | 4.0 years |
| 110k+ | $19,675 | $87,554 | 4.3 years |

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

## Criminal Justice at OK colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | $61,731 | $27,156 | $15,300 | 75% |
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University | $59,355 | not reported | $10,104 | 30% |
| Rogers State University | $52,645 | $17,880 | $15,314 | 29% |
| Southeastern Oklahoma State University | $51,523 | $15,250 | $8,039 | 32% |
| University of Central Oklahoma | $51,332 | $22,875 | $18,309 | 37% |
| East Central University | $51,120 | $21,553 | $8,683 | 34% |
| Northeastern State University | $50,268 | $23,050 | $12,710 | 35% |
| Cameron University | $46,197 | $20,328 | $10,912 | 31% |

## Careers
- Police officer (SOC 33-3051): median wage $64,190 Tulsa, OK, $59,700 OK, $76,210 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.5% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $69,440 Tulsa, OK, $63,000 OK, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021): median wage $43,950 Tulsa, OK, $43,950 OK, $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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