Best criminal justice graduate schools in Louisiana

Three years after completing their degree, criminal justice master's graduates earn a weighted average salary of $47,894. Our criminal justice rankings cover 113 out of the 197 programs available, accounting for 81.3% of total conferrals. We are unable to include schools for which there are insufficient earnings and/or debt data.

For more information on how we determine the best criminal justice programs, please visit our methodology page.  

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#1 in Louisiana | #78 in Criminal Justice nationally

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Economic score: 0.93

The economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Earnings: $38,353

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduation.

EarningsPlus: - $738

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.

Debt: $35,132

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

Debt to earnings: 0.92

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.

#2 in Louisiana | #86 in Criminal Justice nationally
Economic score: 1.08

The economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Earnings: $39,415

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduation.

EarningsPlus: - $1,685

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.

Debt: $41,000

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

Debt to earnings: 1.04

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.

#3 in Louisiana | #93 in Criminal Justice nationally
Economic score: 1.25

The economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Earnings: $39,522

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduation.

EarningsPlus: - $802

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.

Debt: $48,356

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

Debt to earnings: 1.22

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.

#4 in Louisiana | #101 in Criminal Justice nationally

Grambling State University

Grambling, Louisiana

Economic score: 1.93

The economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Earnings: $37,063

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduation.

EarningsPlus: - $6,108

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.

Debt: $61,500

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

Debt to earnings: 1.66

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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How long does it take to pay down debt in criminal justice&corrections in Louisiana?

Years

1.5 years

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in criminal justice&corrections is covered by average graduate earnings in 1.5 years.

How much do graduates with master's degree in criminal justice&corrections earn in Louisiana?

Salary

$37,681

The median master's degree in criminal justice&corrections graduate earns $37,681 3 years after graduating.

How much does a master's degree in criminal justice&corrections cost in Louisiana?

Net cost

$15,107

The average annual cost of a master's degree in criminal justice&corrections is $15,107. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.