Best Criminal Justice and Corrections Degrees in Maryland by ROI
Colleges in Maryland 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 Maryland
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$257,366
Across Maryland programs
Average Annual Cost
$12,688
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Community College of Baltimore County
Grad rate: 16.0% |
+$423,091 | $65,035 | $13,178 | $18,097 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Wor-Wic Community College
Grad rate: 23.6% |
+$91,641 | $48,137 | $12,199 | $14,000 | 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.