Criminal Justice and Corrections at National Park College
Hot Springs, AR · Associate's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
National Park College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 17% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How National Park College Compares for Criminal Justice and Corrections
All 426 colleges reporting criminal justice and corrections earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prince George's Community College Largo, MD | $72,849 | $63,933 | #14 | — |
| 2 | Southwestern Illinois College Belleville, IL | $68,288 | $67,092 | #5 | — |
| 3 | Alexandria Technical & Community College Alexandria, MN | $67,066 | $64,062 | #13 | $46,511 |
| 4 | Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City Oklahoma City, OK | $66,287 | $74,425 | #2 | — |
| 5 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $66,211 | $63,019 | #20 | — |
| 6 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $66,000 | $74,916 | #1 | $58,241 |
| 7 | North Hennepin Community College Brooklyn Park, MN | $65,910 | $62,958 | #21 | $53,797 |
| 8 | Northland Community and Technical College Thief River Falls, MN | $64,953 | $62,044 | #26 | $47,216 |
| 9 | Inver Hills Community College Inver Grove Heights, MN | $64,621 | $61,727 | #28 | $52,724 |
| 10 | Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI | $64,550 | $68,060 | #4 | $48,049 |
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| 77 | Community College of Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $54,798 | $48,092 | #199 | — |
| 78 | Rowan College at Burlington County Mount Laurel, NJ | $54,770 | $48,071 | #200 | $27,775 |
| 79 | Roxbury Community College Roxbury Crossing, MA | $54,740 | $48,204 | #197 | — |
| 80 | National Park College Hot Springs, AR | $54,626 | $64,372 | #10 | $34,904 |
| 81 | Minnesota North College Hibbing, MN | $54,578 | $52,134 | #115 | $54,328 |
| 82 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $54,494 | $57,458 | #59 | $48,203 |
| 83 | Rio Hondo College Whittier, CA | $54,395 | $49,496 | #173 | — |
Other Majors at National Park College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $76,215 | $67,783 | #658 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $52,987 | $48,020 | #509 of 560 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $36,159 | $25,253 | #849 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do National Park College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,904 one year after graduating and $54,626 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does National Park College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, National Park College ranks #80 by median pay four years after graduation, and #10 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at National Park College worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($46,706).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.