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Criminal Justice and Corrections bachelor's degree at Herzing University-Atlanta

Atlanta, GA · Private nonprofit

What this page covers

Federal data group related majors at the same college and degree level. One record can include several named programs or concentrations.

The short version

Reported earnings are notably above similar programs.

$14,223 above the national median for the same field and degree level.

Debt as a share of earnings
40.8% of annual earnings
Highest price with a positive payoff
$16,503 / year
Modeled 10-year payoff
−8% · Negative payoff
Available price data
College-wide context only
PRICE SENSITIVITY

The price can change the verdict.

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What stays fixed$69,601 observed annual earnings · 4 years of study · $45,000 alternative annual earnings · ten-year horizonThe marked price is this college’s institution-wide average net price, not the exact price of this program category. This is a sensitivity test, not a tuition quote or earnings forecast.
OUTCOME SIGNALS

Graduate outcomes from several angles.

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-5%Earnings growth, year 1 → 5$67,229 → $63,953
Not availableEarn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
18Working in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
75Year-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median
88Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median
Not availableAwarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential
Not availableRecent awardsIPEDS 2024–25 first-major completions in this field and credential
01 · PRICE CONTEXT$21,679

Institution-wide annual average net price, not this program’s price.

02 · BORROWING$28,399

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$69,601

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENT$301/mo

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$21,679Institution-wide annual figure
COST OF ATTENDANCE$27,007Institution-wide annual budget
ADMISSION RATE93.8%Institution context
COMPLETION RATE14.0%Institution-wide completion rate
WHAT DO GRADUATES EARN?

Reported earnings after completion.

Each point may represent a different federal cohort. A missing bar means the figure was unavailable or suppressed.

$67,229Year 1
$69,601Year 4
$63,953Year 5
CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

5.2% of gross monthly earnings

Estimated monthly payment divided by observed gross monthly earnings. This excludes taxes, other debts and income-driven repayment.

Gross monthly earnings$5,800
Estimated loan payment$301
88borrowers represented where reported
HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$69,601 vs. $55,378

$14,223 above the national median for the same field and credential.

Same-field national median
WHAT WORK CAN IT LEAD TO?

Related occupations, wages and outlook.

Official CIP–SOC links show careers the curriculum may prepare students for, not observed jobs held by this school’s graduates. BLS wages describe everyone working in an occupation.

BLS May 2025 wage estimates and 2025–35 employment projections.
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$71,510 median wageGA estimate · 320 jobs · 25-1111$57,240–$78,690 middle 50% of GA wages+1.5% projected U.S. growth · 1,100 openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeFirst-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$80,120 median wageGA estimate · 7,910 jobs · 33-1012$65,440–$97,040 middle 50% of GA wages+3.3% projected U.S. growth · 10,600 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentDetectives and Criminal Investigators$65,430 median wageGA estimate · 5,070 jobs · 33-3021$55,310–$79,220 middle 50% of GA wages+0.2% projected U.S. growth · 7,800 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentPolice and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers$58,120 median wageGA estimate · 22,170 jobs · 33-3051$48,290–$63,270 middle 50% of GA wages+3.5% projected U.S. growth · 51,500 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentPrivate Detectives and Investigators$45,060 median wageGA estimate · 1,460 jobs · 33-9021$38,650–$59,950 middle 50% of GA wages+5.5% projected U.S. growth · 3,200 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentFirst-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$58,640 median wageGA estimate · 2,310 jobs · 33-1011$53,390–$65,480 middle 50% of GA wages-2.5% projected U.S. growth · 3,700 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentCorrectional Officers and Jailers$47,520 median wageGA estimate · 10,640 jobs · 33-3012$43,290–$53,390 middle 50% of GA wages-7.4% projected U.S. growth · 28,400 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentManagers, All Other$125,000 median wageGA estimate · 34,680 jobs · 11-9199$86,420–$166,290 middle 50% of GA wages+4.9% projected U.S. growth · 100,900 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeEmergency Management Directors$83,200 median wageGA estimate · 430 jobs · 11-9161$63,840–$110,190 middle 50% of GA wages+3.9% projected U.S. growth · 1,100 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeFirst-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$77,540 median wageGA estimate · 550 jobs · 33-1099$55,440–$93,810 middle 50% of GA wages+1.9% projected U.S. growth · 1,700 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentLife, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$69,320 median wageGA estimate · 2,230 jobs · 19-4099$49,760–$105,820 middle 50% of GA wages+4.4% projected U.S. growth · 11,200 openings/yrTypical entry: Associate's degreeFirst-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$49,400 median wageGA estimate · 2,540 jobs · 33-1091$37,590–$68,220 middle 50% of GA wages+3.7% projected U.S. growth · 6,800 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
Possible alternatives

Same degree, stronger on at least one reported measure.

Every option below reports higher earnings, lower federal debt or a lower college-wide net price. Same-state options appear first.

Dahlonega, GA

University of North Georgia

$6,036 less debt · $11,856 lower annual net price

Earnings
$57,813
Debt
$22,363
Annual net price
$9,823
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Kennesaw, GA

Kennesaw State University

$2,399 less debt · $6,631 lower annual net price

Earnings
$55,033
Debt
$26,000
Annual net price
$15,048
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Atlanta, GA

Georgia State University

$1,587 less debt · $5,748 lower annual net price

Earnings
$52,857
Debt
$26,812
Annual net price
$15,931
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Milledgeville, GA

Georgia College & State University

$3,399 less debt · $993 lower annual net price

Earnings
$52,062
Debt
$25,000
Annual net price
$20,686
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DATA QUALITY

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75 observations in the earnings cohort

June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

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