Criminal Justice and Corrections at De Anza College
Cupertino, CA · Associate's Degree · about 47 graduates a year
De Anza College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 22% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How De Anza 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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| 45 | Park University Parkville, MO | $57,202 | $61,333 | #32 | — |
| 46 | Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT | $57,197 | $54,209 | #95 | $44,042 |
| 47 | Oakland Community College Auburn Hills, MI | $56,926 | $60,022 | #40 | $51,827 |
| 48 | De Anza College Cupertino, CA | $56,754 | $51,642 | #117 | — |
| 49 | Allan Hancock College Santa Maria, CA | $56,608 | $51,510 | #122 | — |
| 50 | Rasmussen University-Florida Ocala, FL | $56,503 | $60,140 | #39 | $47,447 |
| 51 | Rasmussen University-Minnesota St. Cloud, MN | $56,503 | $53,972 | #97 | $47,447 |
Other Majors at De Anza College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $75,297 | — | #7 of 547 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $71,064 | — | #3 of 85 |
| Sociology | $62,081 | — | #2 of 29 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $53,738 | — | #11 of 53 |
| Social Sciences | $51,460 | — | #5 of 38 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do De Anza College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn $56,754 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does De Anza College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, De Anza College ranks #48 by median pay four years after graduation, and #117 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at De Anza College worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% 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.