Criminal Justice and Corrections bachelor's degree programs in Florida
Compare 25 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Florida
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Nova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale · Debt not reported$71,9722Herzing University-OrlandoWinter Park · $28,399 federal debt$69,6013Lynn UniversityBoca Raton · $19,500 federal debt$68,8244Rasmussen University-FloridaOcala · $42,037 federal debt$60,4835Saint Leo UniversitySaint Leo · $30,500 federal debt$60,3896DeVry University-FloridaOrlando · $54,985 federal debt$58,1457Florida State UniversityTallahassee · $21,170 federal debt$57,4178Florida International UniversityMiami · $18,623 federal debt$55,8309Polk State CollegeWinter Haven · $15,769 federal debt$55,63410St. Thomas UniversityMiami Gardens · $25,000 federal debt$54,337
CAREER CONTEXT IN FL
What related occupations pay in Florida
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
25-1111Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $61,550
- Middle 50% wage range
- $59,290–$77,590
- State employment
- 840
- Projected growth
- +1.5%
- Annual openings
- 1,100
33-1012First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
- State median wage
- $100,880
- Middle 50% wage range
- $81,040–$126,320
- State employment
- 9,900
- Projected growth
- +3.3%
- Annual openings
- 10,600
33-3021Detectives and Criminal Investigators
- State median wage
- $77,060
- Middle 50% wage range
- $60,790–$120,180
- State employment
- 6,440
- Projected growth
- +0.2%
- Annual openings
- 7,800
33-3051Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers
- State median wage
- $74,470
- Middle 50% wage range
- $60,520–$93,460
- State employment
- 43,630
- Projected growth
- +3.5%
- Annual openings
- 51,500
33-9021Private Detectives and Investigators
- State median wage
- $50,640
- Middle 50% wage range
- $38,120–$64,080
- State employment
- 3,660
- Projected growth
- +5.5%
- Annual openings
- 3,200
33-1011First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
- State median wage
- $55,620
- Middle 50% wage range
- $53,390–$67,290
- State employment
- 6,480
- Projected growth
- -2.5%
- Annual openings
- 3,700
33-3012Correctional Officers and Jailers
- State median wage
- $49,710
- Middle 50% wage range
- $47,130–$65,230
- State employment
- 24,280
- Projected growth
- -7.4%
- Annual openings
- 28,400
11-9199Managers, All Other
- State median wage
- $108,890
- Middle 50% wage range
- $75,800–$162,070
- State employment
- 37,820
- Projected growth
- +4.9%
- Annual openings
- 100,900
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Florida; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale | $71,972 | Not available |
| 2 | Herzing University-Orlando | Winter Park | $69,601 | $28,399 |
| 3 | Lynn University | Boca Raton | $68,824 | $19,500 |
| 4 | Rasmussen University-Florida | Ocala | $60,483 | $42,037 |
| 5 | Saint Leo University | Saint Leo | $60,389 | $30,500 |
| 6 | DeVry University-Florida | Orlando | $58,145 | $54,985 |
| 7 | Florida State University | Tallahassee | $57,417 | $21,170 |
| 8 | Florida International University | Miami | $55,830 | $18,623 |
| 9 | Polk State College | Winter Haven | $55,634 | $15,769 |
| 10 | St. Thomas University | Miami Gardens | $54,337 | $25,000 |
| 11 | Florida Gulf Coast University | Fort Myers | $54,215 | $21,660 |
| 12 | Strayer University-Florida | Tampa | $53,916 | $56,937 |
| 13 | Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton | $53,545 | $18,750 |
| 14 | University of Central Florida | Orlando | $52,447 | $21,731 |
| 15 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale | $52,126 | $43,850 |
| 16 | University of North Florida | Jacksonville | $51,654 | $19,375 |
| 17 | Webber International University | Babson Park | $49,224 | $26,831 |
| 18 | Southeastern University | Lakeland | $48,343 | $26,000 |
| 19 | Indian River State College | Fort Pierce | $48,073 | $12,000 |
| 20 | University of West Florida | Pensacola | $46,631 | $21,776 |
| 21 | Bethune-Cookman University | Daytona Beach | $46,540 | Not available |
| 22 | South University-Tampa | Tampa | $46,322 | $55,652 |
| 23 | South University-West Palm Beach | Royal Palm Beach | $46,322 | $55,652 |
| 24 | Florida Memorial University | Miami Gardens | $45,656 | Not available |
| 25 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Tallahassee | $44,891 | $28,500 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Criminal Justice and Corrections in Florida
What do Criminal Justice and Corrections bachelor's degree graduates earn in Florida?
Across 25 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $53,545 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $25,000 among the 22 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Florida colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Nova Southeastern University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.