by our College Data Analytics Team
[Criminal Justice And Corrections](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/criminal-justice-and-corrections/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find where criminal justice and corrections graduates earn the most.
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If you want to know which schools send criminal justice and corrections graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom earned the #1 spot for highest-paid criminal justice and corrections graduates in Washington. Set in the city of Lakewood, Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom is a public institution. Early-career criminal justice and corrections graduates from Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom make a median of around $56,859 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Saint Martins University earned it the #2 place for criminal justice and corrections. Located in the city of Lacey, Saint Martins University is a private not-for-profit institution. Criminal Justice And Corrections graduates of Saint Martins University earn a median of about $57,229 a year early in their careers.
Central Washington University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in criminal justice and corrections, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Ellensburg, Central Washington University is a public institution. Criminal Justice And Corrections graduates of Central Washington University earn a median of about $61,698 a year early in their careers.
Spokane Community College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying criminal justice and corrections schools. Set in the city of Spokane, Spokane Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the criminal justice and corrections program here go on to a median salary of roughly $54,655.
Students chasing top earnings in criminal justice and corrections will find them at University Of Washington Tacoma Campus, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Tacoma, University Of Washington Tacoma Campus is a public institution. Criminal Justice And Corrections graduates of University Of Washington Tacoma Campus earn a median of about $57,289 a year early in their careers.
Heritage University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying criminal justice and corrections schools. Heritage University is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Toppenish. Early-career criminal justice and corrections graduates from Heritage University make a median of around $46,831 per year.
Seattle University earned the #7 position for criminal justice and corrections graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Seattle, Seattle University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, criminal justice and corrections degree recipients from Seattle University typically earn about $64,745 annually.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries criminal justice and corrections graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 7 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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