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Best Criminal Justice and Corrections Schools in North Carolina
Top Criminal Justice and Corrections programs in North Carolina ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 24
Avg major earnings: $42,819
Top Criminal Justice and Corrections Programs in North Carolina
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte #334 national | $45,493 |
| 2 | Appalachian State University #458 national | $44,739 |
| 3 | East Carolina University #579 national | $47,167 |
| 4 | North Carolina A & T State University #698 national | $37,857 |
| 5 | Western Carolina University #829 national | $46,331 |
| 6 | Campbell University #1095 national | $46,459 |
| 7 | Winston-Salem State University #1205 national | $38,722 |
| 8 | Elizabeth City State University #1466 national | $39,426 |
| 9 | Gardner-Webb University #1470 national | $38,890 |
| 10 | University of Mount Olive #1499 national | $43,107 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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