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.
College Factual analyzed 10 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 Bellevue University the top school for criminal justice and corrections graduate earnings in Nebraska. Located in the suburb of Bellevue, Bellevue University is a private not-for-profit institution. Criminal Justice And Corrections graduates of Bellevue University earn a median of about $47,724 a year early in their careers.
Peru State College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in criminal justice and corrections, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the rural area of Peru, Peru State College is a public institution. Early-career criminal justice and corrections graduates from Peru State College make a median of around $53,034 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in criminal justice and corrections will find them at Midland University, which ranked #3. Midland University is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Fremont. Criminal Justice And Corrections graduates of Midland University earn a median of about $49,491 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Nebraska At Omaha earned it the #4 place for criminal justice and corrections. Set in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a public institution. Criminal Justice And Corrections graduates of University Of Nebraska At Omaha earn a median of about $52,800 a year early in their careers.
University Of Nebraska At Kearney came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying criminal justice and corrections schools. Set in the town of Kearney, University Of Nebraska At Kearney is a public institution. Criminal Justice And Corrections graduates of University Of Nebraska At Kearney earn a median of about $49,731 a year early in their careers.
Wayne State College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying criminal justice and corrections schools. Wayne State College is a public school located in the town of Wayne. Criminal Justice And Corrections graduates of Wayne State College earn a median of about $45,111 a year early in their careers.
Northeast Community College earned the #7 position for criminal justice and corrections graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Norfolk, Northeast Community College is a public institution. After graduating, criminal justice and corrections degree recipients from Northeast Community College typically earn about $43,389 annually.
Southeast Community College Area earned the #8 position for criminal justice and corrections graduate earnings this year. Southeast Community College Area is a public school located in the city of Lincoln. Early-career criminal justice and corrections graduates from Southeast Community College Area make a median of around $46,252 per year.
Metropolitan Community College Area landed the #9 spot for criminal justice and corrections salaries this year. Set in the city of Omaha, Metropolitan Community College Area is a public institution. Early-career criminal justice and corrections graduates from Metropolitan Community College Area make a median of around $44,862 per year.
Chadron State College earned the #10 position for criminal justice and corrections graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Chadron, Chadron State College is a public institution. Early-career criminal justice and corrections graduates from Chadron State College make a median of around $39,246 per year.
The ranking above is published 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 · 10 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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