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Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark of all students with the same graduate degree, adjusting for the in-state / out-of-state composition of the student body.
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The percentage of a school’s student body that has received a Pell Grant.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
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EarningsPluscompares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Criminal justice bachelor graduates in Indiana earn a weighted average salary of $44,637 3 years after graduation. This places Indiana graduate earnings in the bottom 50% nationally. Additionally, criminal justice graduates earn 21% less than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.
Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.
Our criminal justice rankings cover 15 of the 17 programs available in Indiana, accounting for 93% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.
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Cost$16,193
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$59,489
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate61%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
Oakland City University, or OCU, is a private university affiliated with the General Baptist Church. Located in Oakland City, Indiana, this program is perfect for people who want to study criminal justice in a Christian setting. Its BS in Criminal Justice offers a strong foundation in studies of law enforcement and criminal justice systems and practice. Students choose between 2 concentrations: general criminal justice or investigative forensics.
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Cost$15,878
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$51,792
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate81%
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Cost$8,360
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$44,403
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate53%
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Cost$11,577
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$46,786
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate57%
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Cost$21,396
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$50,758
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate61%
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Cost$13,135
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$46,670
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate55%
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Cost$15,419
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$47,500
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate67%
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Cost$6,934
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$42,013
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate51%
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Cost$19,449
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$45,085
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate73%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#10 in Indiana|#343 in Criminal Justice nationally
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Cost$24,276
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$40,250
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate61%
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Cost$8,697
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$46,026
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate32%
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Cost$6,488
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$42,870
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate38%
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Cost$8,516
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$42,591
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate43%
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Cost$21,392
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$42,607
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate41%
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Cost$8,505
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$40,174
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate42%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.