# The University of Tennessee-Martin: Criminal Justice (bachelor's)

Martin, TN. IPEDS 221768, CIP 43.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-tennessee-martin/majors/criminal-justice

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,167
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,142 (U.S. median for this major: $55,208 across 584 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,671 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in TN: 9 of 12 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TN median for this major (12 colleges, $49,908): -$3,766
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,066

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.33 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,142 minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,151 | $30,964 | 2.7 years |
| 30-48k | $8,961 | $38,801 | 3.3 years |
| 48-75k | $11,640 | $50,401 | 4.3 years |
| 75-110k | $15,343 | $66,435 | 5.7 years |
| 110k+ | $15,827 | $68,531 | 5.9 years |

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

## Criminal Justice at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel University | $62,967 | $31,250 | $12,595 | 35% |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $55,481 | $24,093 | $13,359 | 54% |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $53,565 | $22,995 | $14,265 | 50% |
| University of Memphis | $53,399 | $27,000 | $12,397 | 51% |
| Austin Peay State University | $53,376 | $25,281 | $9,735 | 40% |
| Cumberland University | $51,032 | not reported | $18,759 | 46% |
| King University | $48,784 | $22,702 | $22,347 | 48% |
| Tusculum University | $48,680 | not reported | $21,131 | 26% |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | $46,142 | $22,671 | $10,701 | 53% |
| Tennessee State University | $46,062 | $28,001 | $15,796 | 34% |
| Lane College | $45,008 | $38,680 | $10,904 | 18% |
| East Tennessee State University | $43,998 | $25,942 | $15,983 | 53% |

## Careers
- Police officer (SOC 33-3051): median wage not reported metro, $59,280 TN, $76,210 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.5% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage not reported metro, $63,960 TN, $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, $56,310 TN, $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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