Compare 15 Corrections. programs in New Jersey. Average earnings: $49,155.
With top graduates earning $62,974, Corrections stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $13K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige. Across 15 New Jersey programs, outcomes vary based on program quality, not school reputation.
Caldwell University's Corrections program leads with graduates earning $62,974, well above the state average of $49,155. The College of New Jersey follows at $56,217, while Rowan University rounds out the top three at $53,569. These results demonstrate that program-specific factors drive outcomes more than overall institutional rankings.
Highest program earnings: $62,974
Strong outcomes with 65% acceptance
8.5% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
17.1% family burden | Manageable - payment 12-18% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Caldwell UniversityPrivate | $62,974 | 12 | $25,000 | Good | $21,989 | Manageable |
| #2 | $56,217 | 49 | $23,250 | Good | $30,611 | Challenging | |
| #3 | Rowan UniversityPublic | $53,569 | 262 | $20,500 | Good | $27,445 | Challenging |
| #4 | Monmouth UniversityPrivate | $53,228 | 42 | $27,000 | Manageable | $49,390 | High |
| #5 | Seton Hall UniversityPrivate | $52,453 | 38 | $22,750 | Good | $40,003 | High |
| #6 | Georgian Court UniversityPrivate | $51,589 | 14 | $21,816 | Good | $24,007 | Challenging |
| #7 | $51,267 | 212 | $21,500 | Good | $25,294 | Challenging | |
| #8 | $50,605 | 135 | $22,334 | Good | $20,000 | Challenging | |
| #9 | Kean UniversityPublic | $50,538 | 176 | $23,250 | Good | $22,000 | Challenging |
| #10 | Centenary UniversityPrivate | $49,938 | 25 | $23,163 | Good | $22,725 | Challenging |
| #11 | $47,301 | 29 | $25,000 | Manageable | $30,444 | High | |
| #12 | $45,881 | 107 | $18,500 | Good | $13,884 | Challenging | |
| #13 | Saint Peter's UniversityPrivate | $44,423 | 53 | $20,500 | Manageable | $21,923 | High |
| #14 | Felician UniversityPrivate | $40,982 | 21 | $25,000 | Challenging | $21,650 | High |
| #15 | Rider UniversityPrivate | $26,353 | 37 | $26,130 | High | $44,670 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
