Criminal Justice and Corrections at Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA · Associate's Degree · about 174 graduates a year
Bakersfield College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Bakersfield 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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| 335 | Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Johnstown, PA | $40,998 | $41,695 | #314 | $31,499 |
| 336 | Allegany College of Maryland Cumberland, MD | $40,834 | $35,837 | #420 | — |
| 337 | Lorain County Community College Elyria, OH | $40,760 | $43,497 | #279 | — |
| 338 | Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA | $40,694 | $37,029 | #410 | — |
| 339 | Mt San Jacinto Community College District San Jacinto, CA | $40,368 | $36,732 | #411 | $31,764 |
| 340 | Pikes Peak State College Colorado Springs, CO | $40,331 | $37,717 | #394 | — |
| 341 | College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL | $40,306 | $39,600 | #360 | $28,749 |
Other Majors at Bakersfield College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $103,477 | $86,312 | #93 of 962 |
| Education | $56,662 | — | #1 of 31 |
| Business/Commerce | $51,090 | — | #106 of 205 |
| Sociology | $45,822 | — | #14 of 29 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $45,584 | — | #303 of 947 |
| Psychology | $38,723 | — | #57 of 106 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $28,483 | — | #76 of 93 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bakersfield College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn $40,694 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bakersfield College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Bakersfield College ranks #338 by median pay four years after graduation, and #410 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Bakersfield College worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less 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.