Compare 533 Corrections. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $54,034. Top programs: $140,283+.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #401 | Alabama A & M UniversityPublic | $48,912 | 46 | $31,000 | Manageable | $19,266 | High |
| #402 | Trine UniversityPrivate | $48,877 | 31 | $25,000 | Manageable | $32,897 | High |
| #403 | $48,833 | 178 | $15,000 | Excellent | $8,721 | Manageable | |
| #404 | King UniversityPrivate | $48,784 | 24 | $22,750 | Good | $13,363 | Challenging |
| #405 | Tusculum UniversityPrivate | $48,680 | 7 | $23,250 | Manageable | $14,951 | Challenging |
| #406 | $48,624 | 72 | $26,500 | Manageable | $22,181 | High | |
| #407 | Emporia State UniversityPublic | $48,574 | 14 | $19,500 | Good | $15,050 | Challenging |
| #408 | $48,569 | 173 | $24,500 | Manageable | $21,394 | High | |
| #409 | $48,443 | 122 | $28,250 | Manageable | $19,245 | High | |
| #410 | Murray State UniversityPublic | $48,437 | 25 | $20,500 | Good | $18,465 | Challenging |
| #411 | Champlain CollegePrivate | $48,349 | 10 | $26,814 | Manageable | $35,886 | High |
| #412 | Southeastern UniversityPrivate | $48,343 | 21 | $21,500 | Good | $22,632 | High |
| #413 | Dalton State CollegePublic | $48,341 | 37 | $12,937 | Excellent | $8,848 | Manageable |
| #414 | Lincoln UniversityPublic | $48,315 | 15 | $28,875 | Manageable | $14,000 | Challenging |
| #415 | $48,209 | 103 | $22,310 | Good | $14,836 | Challenging | |
| #416 | Goldey-Beacom CollegePrivate | $48,005 | 14 | $18,900 | Good | $13,700 | Challenging |
| #417 | $47,934 | 57 | $21,500 | Good | $15,000 | Challenging | |
| #418 | $47,882 | 180 | $22,500 | Manageable | $14,685 | Challenging | |
| #419 | Point Park UniversityPrivate | $47,830 | 24 | $27,000 | Manageable | $24,041 | High |
| #420 | $47,743 | 129 | $27,000 | Manageable | $16,012 | Challenging | |
| #421 | Athens State UniversityPublic | $47,683 | 8 | $18,051 | Good | $12,896 | Manageable |
| #422 | $47,681 | 283 | $18,000 | Good | $11,916 | Manageable | |
| #423 | Clayton State UniversityPublic | $47,627 | 37 | $25,706 | Manageable | $12,973 | Challenging |
| #424 | Clark Atlanta UniversityPrivate | $47,012 | 55 | $27,000 | Manageable | $61,803 | High |
| #425 | Central State UniversityPublic | $46,914 | 112 | $30,739 | Manageable | $17,178 | High |
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