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. The schools below stand out for the salaries their criminal justice and corrections graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 24 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying criminal justice and corrections schools.
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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.
Our analysis ranked Jefferson College the top school for criminal justice and corrections graduate earnings in Missouri. Located in the rural area of Hillsboro, Jefferson College is a public institution. Criminal Justice And Corrections graduates of Jefferson College earn a median of about $60,380 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Missouri Valley College earned it the #2 place for criminal justice and corrections. Missouri Valley College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Marshall. Students who complete the criminal justice and corrections program here go on to a median salary of roughly $52,382.
A rank of #3 makes Saint Louis University Main Campus one of the highest-paying schools for criminal justice and corrections. Set in the city of Saint Louis, Saint Louis University Main Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. Criminal Justice And Corrections graduates of Saint Louis University Main Campus earn a median of about $61,978 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Park University earned it the #4 place for criminal justice and corrections. Located in the suburb of Parkville, Park University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, criminal justice and corrections degree recipients from Park University typically earn about $53,799 annually.
Missouri Baptist University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in criminal justice and corrections, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Missouri Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. Criminal Justice And Corrections graduates of Missouri Baptist University earn a median of about $63,303 a year early in their careers.
Saint Louis Community College landed the #6 spot for criminal justice and corrections salaries this year. Saint Louis Community College is a public school located in the suburb of Bridgeton. Early-career criminal justice and corrections graduates from Saint Louis Community College make a median of around $47,405 per year.
Columbia College Missouri ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying criminal justice and corrections schools. Located in the city of Columbia, Columbia College Missouri is a private not-for-profit institution. Criminal Justice And Corrections graduates of Columbia College Missouri earn a median of about $50,766 a year early in their careers.
Mineral Area College earned the #8 position for criminal justice and corrections graduate earnings this year. Mineral Area College is a public school located in the town of Park Hills. After graduating, criminal justice and corrections degree recipients from Mineral Area College typically earn about $52,097 annually.
Metropolitan Community College Kansas City landed the #9 spot for criminal justice and corrections salaries this year. Metropolitan Community College Kansas City is a public school located in the city of Kansas City. Students who complete the criminal justice and corrections program here go on to a median salary of roughly $53,393.
University Of Central Missouri landed the #10 spot for criminal justice and corrections salaries this year. Located in the town of Warrensburg, University Of Central Missouri is a public institution. Early-career criminal justice and corrections graduates from University Of Central Missouri make a median of around $52,540 per year.
Lindenwood University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying criminal justice and corrections schools. Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Charles. After graduating, criminal justice and corrections degree recipients from Lindenwood University typically earn about $53,222 annually.
Truman State University earned the #12 position for criminal justice and corrections graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Kirksville, Truman State University is a public institution. After graduating, criminal justice and corrections degree recipients from Truman State University typically earn about $59,263 annually.
College Of The Ozarks came in at #13 for criminal justice and corrections graduate earnings this year. College Of The Ozarks is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Point Lookout. Early-career criminal justice and corrections graduates from College Of The Ozarks make a median of around $42,683 per year.
Missouri Western State University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying criminal justice and corrections schools. Located in the city of Saint Joseph, Missouri Western State University is a public institution. After graduating, criminal justice and corrections degree recipients from Missouri Western State University typically earn about $46,095 annually.
Drury University College Of Continuing Professional Studies came in at #15 for criminal justice and corrections graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Springfield, Drury University College Of Continuing Professional Studies is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career criminal justice and corrections graduates from Drury University College Of Continuing Professional Studies make a median of around $39,812 per year.
Southeast Missouri State University placed #16 among the highest-paying schools for criminal justice and corrections. Southeast Missouri State University is a public school located in the city of Cape Girardeau. Students who complete the criminal justice and corrections program here go on to a median salary of roughly $48,474.
Culver Stockton College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying criminal justice and corrections schools. Culver Stockton College is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Canton. Criminal Justice And Corrections graduates of Culver Stockton College earn a median of about $50,911 a year early in their careers.
Drury University placed #18 among the highest-paying schools for criminal justice and corrections. Located in the city of Springfield, Drury University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the criminal justice and corrections program here go on to a median salary of roughly $40,301.
Missouri Southern State University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying criminal justice and corrections schools. Located in the city of Joplin, Missouri Southern State University is a public institution. Students who complete the criminal justice and corrections program here go on to a median salary of roughly $41,986.
Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies placed #20 among the highest-paying schools for criminal justice and corrections. Located in the rural area of Fayette, Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, criminal justice and corrections degree recipients from Central Methodist University College Of Graduate And Extended Studies typically earn about $40,180 annually.
Central Methodist University College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying criminal justice and corrections schools. Central Methodist University College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Fayette. Criminal Justice And Corrections graduates of Central Methodist University College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences earn a median of about $40,180 a year early in their careers.
Harris Stowe State University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying criminal justice and corrections schools. Harris Stowe State University is a public school located in the city of Saint Louis. Early-career criminal justice and corrections graduates from Harris Stowe State University make a median of around $41,657 per year.
Lincoln University Missouri landed the #23 spot for criminal justice and corrections salaries this year. Located in the city of Jefferson City, Lincoln University Missouri is a public institution. Early-career criminal justice and corrections graduates from Lincoln University Missouri make a median of around $37,632 per year.
Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff placed #24 among the highest-paying schools for criminal justice and corrections. Located in the town of Poplar Bluff, Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff is a public institution. Students who complete the criminal justice and corrections program here go on to a median salary of roughly $27,797.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their criminal justice and corrections graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 24 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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