Criminal Justice and Corrections master's degree programs in Florida
Compare 11 reporting programs using the same federal field and master'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.
1Florida State UniversityTallahassee · Debt not reported$72,7052University of South FloridaTampa · Debt not reported$70,8853Keiser University-Ft LauderdaleFort Lauderdale · Debt not reported$64,6914Florida International UniversityMiami · Debt not reported$63,0835Saint Leo UniversitySaint Leo · Debt not reported$62,6586Nova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale · Debt not reported$61,7137University of Central FloridaOrlando · Debt not reported$60,3298Florida Atlantic UniversityBoca Raton · Debt not reported$60,1449South University-TampaTampa · Debt not reported$55,95010South University-West Palm BeachRoyal Palm Beach · Debt not reported$55,950
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 | Florida State University | Tallahassee | $72,705 | Not available |
| 2 | University of South Florida | Tampa | $70,885 | Not available |
| 3 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale | $64,691 | Not available |
| 4 | Florida International University | Miami | $63,083 | Not available |
| 5 | Saint Leo University | Saint Leo | $62,658 | Not available |
| 6 | Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale | $61,713 | Not available |
| 7 | University of Central Florida | Orlando | $60,329 | Not available |
| 8 | Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton | $60,144 | Not available |
| 9 | South University-Tampa | Tampa | $55,950 | Not available |
| 10 | South University-West Palm Beach | Royal Palm Beach | $55,950 | Not available |
| 11 | St. Thomas University | Miami Gardens | $45,918 | Not available |
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 master's degree graduates earn in Florida?
Across 11 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $61,713 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.
Which Florida colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Florida State University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.