Best Criminal Justice and Corrections Schools in Indiana

Indiana has 22 colleges offering Criminal Justice and Corrections programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 1,935 recent graduates. Graduates earn $35,010 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $34,543.

Schools in IN

$35,010

IN Avg. Earnings

$34,543

National Avg.

742

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Criminal Justice and Corrections in Indiana

Public Schools (10)

$34,437

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (7)

$36,218

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $1,781 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Criminal Justice and Corrections Schools in Indiana, Ranked by Earnings

Calumet College of Saint Joseph

Whiting, IN ·

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,917

Graduates: 25

Acceptance: N/A

Oakland City University

Oakland City, IN · Private

$56,544

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $45,808

Graduates: 42

Acceptance: 68.2%

University of Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN · Private

$32,210

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,174

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 72.8%

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN · Public

$36,920

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $36,298

Graduates: 193

Acceptance: 81.4%

Indiana University-Northwest

Gary, IN · Public

$32,213

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,175

Graduates: 83

Acceptance: 76.7%

Indiana University-Bloomington

Bloomington, IN · Public

$34,633

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,197

Graduates: 153

Acceptance: 80.4%

Purdue University Global

West Lafayette, IN ·

$36,301

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $41,882

Graduates: 519

Acceptance: N/A

Vincennes University

Vincennes, IN ·

$31,042

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $39,543

Graduates: 55

Acceptance: N/A

Ball State University

Muncie, IN · Public

$37,503

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,512

Graduates: 178

Acceptance: 71.6%

#10

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion

Marion, IN · Private

$34,704

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,304

Graduates: 58

Acceptance: 82.2%

#11

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global

Marion, IN ·

$34,704

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,304

Graduates: 58

Acceptance: N/A

#12

Indiana University-Kokomo

Kokomo, IN · Public

$31,935

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,700

Graduates: 53

Acceptance: 84.7%

#13

Indiana University-East

Richmond, IN · Public

$35,213

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,893

Graduates: 73

Acceptance: 71.2%

#14

Indiana University-South Bend

South Bend, IN · Public

$29,974

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,049

Graduates: 52

Acceptance: 86.0%

#15

University of Southern Indiana

Evansville, IN · Public

$35,213

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,425

Graduates: 63

Acceptance: 94.7%

#16

Indiana University-Southeast

New Albany, IN · Public

$34,420

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,923

Graduates: 71

Acceptance: 83.1%

#17

Trine University

Angola, IN · Private

$32,071

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,197

Graduates: 59

Acceptance: 84.7%

#18

Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses

Angola, IN · Private

$32,071

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,197

Graduates: 59

Acceptance: 21.6%

#19

Indiana Institute of Technology

Fort Wayne, IN · Private

$35,274

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,804

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 56.9%

#20

Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies

Fort Wayne, IN ·

$35,274

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,804

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: N/A

#21

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN · Public

$36,344

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,308

Graduates: 53

Acceptance: 85.7%

#22

Grace College and Theological Seminary

Winona Lake, IN · Private

$30,650

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,244

Graduates: 32

Acceptance: 80.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Criminal Justice and Corrections in Indiana?

Calumet College of Saint Joseph ranks #1 for Criminal Justice and Corrections in Indiana with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 22 schools offering Criminal Justice and Corrections programs in the state.

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates earn in Indiana?

Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates in Indiana earn an average of $35,010 within two years of graduation. This is 1% above the national average of $34,543 for this major.

What is the hardest Criminal Justice and Corrections school to get into in Indiana?

Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses is the most selective Criminal Justice and Corrections program in Indiana with an acceptance rate of 21.6%. The average acceptance rate across Criminal Justice and Corrections programs in the state is 75.4%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Criminal Justice and Corrections in Indiana?

In Indiana, private Criminal Justice and Corrections programs produce average earnings of $36,218 vs $34,437 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 10 public and 7 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Indiana

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.