# University of South Carolina-Upstate: Criminal Justice (bachelor's)

Spartanburg, SC. IPEDS 218742, CIP 43.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-south-carolina-upstate/majors/criminal-justice

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,447
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $48,209 (U.S. median for this major: $55,208 across 584 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in SC: 7 of 11 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the SC median for this major (11 colleges, $49,825): -$1,616
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,999

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.4 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $48,209 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,618 | $51,119 | 3.5 years |
| 30-48k | $11,537 | $50,763 | 3.5 years |
| 48-75k | $13,394 | $58,934 | 4.0 years |
| 75-110k | $17,356 | $76,366 | 5.2 years |
| 110k+ | $19,325 | $85,030 | 5.8 years |

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

## Criminal Justice at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $65,574 | $24,966 | $20,723 | 75% |
| Columbia College | $59,371 | $26,773 | $18,408 | 37% |
| Charleston Southern University | $53,162 | $27,000 | $21,666 | 47% |
| North Greenville University | $51,418 | not reported | $21,063 | 55% |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $50,847 | $25,000 | $22,811 | 79% |
| Anderson University | $49,825 | $28,500 | $23,544 | 66% |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate | $48,209 | $27,000 | $13,557 | 43% |
| Bob Jones University | $46,332 | $18,298 | $16,641 | 65% |
| South Carolina State University | $45,061 | $31,000 | $18,097 | 37% |
| Claflin University | $41,353 | $37,009 | $17,800 | 52% |
| Benedict College | $39,337 | $40,750 | $18,250 | 24% |

## Careers
- Police officer (SOC 33-3051): median wage $57,030 Spartanburg, SC, $58,070 SC, $76,210 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.5% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $68,500 Spartanburg, SC, $75,460 SC, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021): median wage $51,800 Spartanburg, SC, $51,800 SC, $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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