# William Carey University: Criminal Justice (bachelor's)

Hattiesburg, MS. IPEDS 176479, CIP 43.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/william-carey-university/majors/criminal-justice

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,540
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,430 (U.S. median for this major: $55,208 across 584 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,729 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in MS: 3 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MS median for this major (6 colleges, $49,114): +$2,316
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,778

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,430 minus $30,550 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,224 | $51,708 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $12,411 | $52,499 | 2.5 years |
| 48-75k | $15,320 | $64,804 | 3.1 years |
| 75-110k | $18,436 | $77,984 | 3.7 years |
| 110k+ | $19,701 | $83,335 | 4.0 years |

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

## Criminal Justice at MS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi College | $55,832 | $27,000 | $27,712 | 59% |
| University of Mississippi | $52,874 | $22,171 | $13,314 | 72% |
| William Carey University | $51,430 | $24,729 | $14,258 | 60% |
| Jackson State University | $46,799 | $31,000 | $23,836 | 51% |
| University of Southern Mississippi | $46,109 | $21,125 | $21,708 | 49% |
| Alcorn State University | $41,908 | $28,065 | $13,265 | 57% |

## Careers
- Police officer (SOC 33-3051): median wage $44,080 Hattiesburg, MS, $46,140 MS, $76,210 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.5% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $61,360 Hattiesburg, MS, $67,450 MS, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021): median wage $46,530 Hattiesburg, MS, $46,530 MS, $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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