Criminal Justice and Corrections at Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA · Associate's Degree · about 56 graduates a year
Diablo Valley College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 27% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Diablo Valley 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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| 27 | Washtenaw Community College Ann Arbor, MI | $60,343 | $63,625 | #16 | — |
| 28 | Marion Technical College Marion, OH | $60,187 | $64,229 | #12 | — |
| 29 | Western Technical College La Crosse, WI | $59,884 | $62,312 | #25 | — |
| 30 | Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA | $59,444 | $54,090 | #96 | — |
| 31 | Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Green Bay, WI | $59,343 | $61,749 | #27 | $36,713 |
| 32 | Hill College Hillsboro, TX | $59,294 | $60,285 | #37 | — |
| 33 | Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN | $59,022 | $56,379 | #75 | $50,959 |
Other Majors at Diablo Valley College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $88,450 | — | #2 of 23 |
| Economics | $60,076 | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | $59,723 | — | #6 of 24 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,853 | — | #95 of 547 |
| Sociology | $56,683 | — | #4 of 29 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $54,934 | $24,803 | #12 of 28 |
| Psychology | $48,309 | — | #14 of 106 |
| Health-Related Knowledge and Skills | $45,397 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | $43,165 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,995 | $35,813 | #685 of 947 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $39,912 | — | #34 of 53 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Diablo Valley College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn $59,444 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Diablo Valley College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Diablo Valley College ranks #30 by median pay four years after graduation, and #96 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Diablo Valley College worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% 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.