Best Criminal Justice and Corrections Degrees in Pennsylvania by ROI
Colleges in Pennsylvania ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Pennsylvania
35
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$145,423
Across Pennsylvania programs
Average Annual Cost
$45,164
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Robert Morris University
Grad rate: 65.1% |
+$396,340 | $72,032 | $51,075 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Grad rate: 44.8% |
-$2,434 | $48,567 | $24,369 | $26,888 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Widener University
Grad rate: 65.6% |
-$26,370 | $56,165 | $68,305 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Grad rate: 70.7% |
-$35,416 | $45,741 | $27,559 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
University of Scranton
Grad rate: 80.3% |
-$41,410 | $55,311 | $67,795 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Grad rate: 51.0% |
-$62,414 | $46,402 | $28,501 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
Grad rate: 39.1% |
-$62,466 | $46,402 | $28,514 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
Grad rate: 42.5% |
-$66,362 | $46,402 | $29,488 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Holy Family University
Grad rate: 59.5% |
-$71,570 | $48,037 | $38,965 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
La Roche University
Grad rate: 56.4% |
-$76,252 | $49,067 | $45,623 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Delaware Valley University
Grad rate: 53.2% |
-$76,788 | $51,611 | $58,661 | $25,455 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
York College of Pennsylvania
Grad rate: 62.2% |
-$90,304 | $46,401 | $35,806 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Grad rate: 84.0% |
-$95,238 | $46,402 | $36,707 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Drexel University
Grad rate: 77.6% |
-$104,788 | $51,794 | $75,167 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
La Salle University
Grad rate: 59.8% |
-$108,274 | $47,418 | $45,046 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Criminal Justice and Corrections Degrees by State
Browse Criminal Justice and Corrections programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.