# Western Oregon University: Criminal Justice (bachelor's)

Monmouth, OR. IPEDS 210429, CIP 43.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-oregon-university/majors/criminal-justice

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,289
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,363 (U.S. median for this major: $55,208 across 584 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in OR: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OR median for this major (3 colleges, $59,008): +$1,355
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,155

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.38 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $60,363 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,575 | $68,219 | 2.9 years |
| 30-48k | $14,585 | $63,882 | 2.7 years |
| 48-75k | $16,151 | $70,741 | 3.0 years |
| 75-110k | $17,974 | $78,726 | 3.3 years |
| 110k+ | $20,243 | $88,664 | 3.7 years |

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

## Criminal Justice at OR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Oregon University | $60,363 | $24,000 | $17,237 | 47% |
| Southern Oregon University | $59,008 | $22,000 | $16,732 | 43% |
| Portland State University | $58,109 | $26,641 | $9,552 | 53% |

## Careers
- Police officer (SOC 33-3051): median wage $84,320 Salem, OR, $88,140 OR, $76,210 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.5% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $85,150 Salem, OR, $82,990 OR, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021): median wage $64,700 Salem, OR, $64,130 OR, $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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