How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections bachelor's degree graduates from Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies earn?

The reported median is $45,805 four years after completion.

How much federal debt do graduates of this program have?

The reported median federal debt among borrowers is $26,000.

Is this program above or below similar programs?

Reported year-four earnings are 17% below the national median for the same field and degree level.

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COLLEGE + DEGREE OUTCOMES

Criminal Justice and Corrections bachelor's degree at Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

Fayette, MO · Private nonprofit

What this page covers

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The short version

Reported earnings are below similar programs.

$9,573 below the national median for the same field and degree level.

Debt as a share of earnings: 56.8% of annual earnings
Highest price with a positive payoff: Not reached
Modeled 10-year payoff: −97% · Negative payoff
Available price data: College-wide context only

PRICE SENSITIVITY

The price can change the verdict.

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← Negative payoff$0Positive payoff →

$0Annual price−$171,950

$8,000Annual price−$203,950

$15,000Current college-wide context−$231,950

$16,000Annual price−$235,950

$24,000Annual price−$267,950

$32,000Annual price−$299,950

$40,000Annual price−$331,950

OUTCOME SIGNALS

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+11%Earnings growth, year 1 → 5$36,223 → $40,180

Not availableEarn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort

27Working in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort

30Year-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median

59Borrowers 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$14,601

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

02 · BORROWING$26,000

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$45,805

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENT$276/mo

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$14,601Institution-wide annual figure

COST OF ATTENDANCE$22,310Institution-wide annual budget

ADMISSION RATE87.5%Institution context

COMPLETION RATENot availableInstitution-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.

$36,223Year 1

$45,805Year 4

$40,180Year 5

CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

7.2% 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$3,817

Estimated loan payment$276

59borrowers represented where reported

HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$45,805 vs. $55,378

$9,573 below 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$70,500 median wageMO estimate · 360 jobs · 25-1111$49,310–$89,010 middle 50% of MO wages+1.5% projected U.S. growth · 1,100 openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeFirst-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$94,440 median wageMO estimate · 3,490 jobs · 33-1012$72,830–$102,840 middle 50% of MO wages+3.3% projected U.S. growth · 10,600 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentDetectives and Criminal Investigators$75,650 median wageMO estimate · 1,600 jobs · 33-3021$56,870–$93,910 middle 50% of MO wages+0.2% projected U.S. growth · 7,800 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentPolice and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers$59,460 median wageMO estimate · 13,570 jobs · 33-3051$46,760–$75,930 middle 50% of MO wages+3.5% projected U.S. growth · 51,500 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentPrivate Detectives and Investigators$41,600 median wageMO estimate · 590 jobs · 33-9021$37,480–$51,880 middle 50% of MO wages+5.5% projected U.S. growth · 3,200 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentFirst-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$46,840 median wageMO estimate · 1,090 jobs · 33-1011$46,840–$55,870 middle 50% of MO wages-2.5% projected U.S. growth · 3,700 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentCorrectional Officers and Jailers$42,620 median wageMO estimate · 6,670 jobs · 33-3012$42,620–$46,420 middle 50% of MO wages-7.4% projected U.S. growth · 28,400 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentManagers, All Other$125,760 median wageMO estimate · 11,420 jobs · 11-9199$85,930–$161,300 middle 50% of MO wages+4.9% projected U.S. growth · 100,900 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeFirst-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$75,800 median wageMO estimate · 160 jobs · 33-1099$47,880–$88,440 middle 50% of MO wages+1.9% projected U.S. growth · 1,700 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentEmergency Management Directors$75,660 median wageMO estimate · 310 jobs · 11-9161$52,070–$101,690 middle 50% of MO wages+3.9% projected U.S. growth · 1,100 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeFirst-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$58,200 median wageMO estimate · 1,090 jobs · 33-1091$48,400–$73,600 middle 50% of MO wages+3.7% projected U.S. growth · 6,800 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentLife, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$50,410 median wageMO estimate · 2,100 jobs · 19-4099$41,970–$78,270 middle 50% of MO wages+4.4% projected U.S. growth · 11,200 openings/yrTypical entry: Associate's degree

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.

Kirksville, MO

Truman State University

$10,791 higher earnings · $4,003 less debt · $1,821 lower annual net price

Earnings: $56,596
Debt: $21,997
Annual net price: $12,780

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Kansas City, MO

University of Missouri-Kansas City

$7,308 higher earnings · $7,056 less debt · $1,291 lower annual net price

Earnings: $53,113
Debt: $18,944
Annual net price: $13,310

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Warrensburg, MO

University of Central Missouri

$7,070 higher earnings · $2,721 less debt · $139 lower annual net price

Earnings: $52,875
Debt: $23,279
Annual net price: $14,462

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Saint Joseph, MO

Missouri Western State University

$6,904 higher earnings · $5,851 less debt · $1,350 lower annual net price

Earnings: $52,709
Debt: $20,149
Annual net price: $13,251

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30 observations in the earnings cohort

June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

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