Criminal Justice and Corrections at Butte College
Oroville, CA · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 128 graduates a year
Butte College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 43% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Butte College Compares for Criminal Justice and Corrections
All 176 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 | Monroe Community College Rochester, NY | $113,262 | $107,802 | #2 | $85,061 |
| 2 | Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa, CA | $106,298 | $96,724 | #3 | $111,649 |
| 3 | Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA | $106,032 | $107,835 | #1 | $69,937 |
| 4 | San Diego Miramar College San Diego, CA | $105,621 | $96,108 | #4 | $91,647 |
| 5 | San Bernardino Valley College San Bernardino, CA | $99,385 | $90,434 | #5 | $94,285 |
| 6 | Erie Community College Buffalo, NY | $92,087 | $87,648 | #9 | $70,012 |
| 7 | Front Range Community College Westminster, CO | $90,593 | $84,722 | #14 | $69,776 |
| 8 | Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN | $90,231 | $86,190 | #11 | — |
| 9 | Moreno Valley College Moreno Valley, CA | $89,812 | $81,723 | #18 | $81,339 |
| 10 | Delaware County Community College Media, PA | $88,630 | $90,138 | #6 | $57,464 |
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| 14 | Blackhawk Technical College Janesville, WI | $84,894 | $88,336 | #8 | $68,669 |
| 15 | Aims Community College Greeley, CO | $83,753 | $78,325 | #22 | $57,841 |
| 16 | Gateway Technical College Kenosha, WI | $82,828 | $86,187 | #12 | $73,818 |
| 17 | Butte College Oroville, CA | $82,708 | $75,259 | #31 | $73,170 |
| 18 | Oakland Community College Auburn Hills, MI | $81,626 | $86,065 | #13 | — |
| 19 | Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO | $80,359 | $75,151 | #32 | $65,638 |
| 20 | Jamestown Community College Jamestown, NY | $80,192 | $76,326 | #27 | $53,438 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Credentials at Butte College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | — | $46,677 | — |
Other Majors at Butte College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $86,324 | — | #19 of 290 |
| Fire Protection | $67,238 | — | #13 of 37 |
| Precision Metal Working | $64,811 | — | #12 of 365 |
| Ground Transportation | $50,381 | — | #65 of 103 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $46,909 | — | #214 of 319 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $45,133 | — | #30 of 496 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $44,175 | — | #49 of 101 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | $33,478 | — | #50 of 104 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $28,780 | — | #43 of 59 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Butte College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $73,170 one year after graduating and $82,708 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Butte College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 176 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Butte College ranks #17 by median pay four years after graduation, and #31 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Butte College worth it?
Its graduates earn 43% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($57,702).
← All data for Butte College · Methodology
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.