Criminal Justice and Corrections at East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA · Associate's Degree · about 228 graduates a year
East Los Angeles College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How East Los Angeles 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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| 353 | Platt College-Ontario Ontario, CA | $39,600 | $36,033 | #416 | — |
| 354 | Platt College-Riverside Riverside, CA | $39,600 | $36,033 | #417 | — |
| 355 | Platt College-Anaheim Anaheim, CA | $39,600 | $36,033 | #418 | — |
| 356 | East Los Angeles College Monterey Park, CA | $39,591 | $36,025 | #419 | — |
| 357 | Bryant & Stratton College-Albany Albany, NY | $39,586 | $37,678 | #395 | $32,211 |
| 358 | Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North Liverpool, NY | $39,586 | $37,678 | #396 | $32,211 |
| 359 | Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo Buffalo, NY | $39,586 | $37,678 | #397 | $32,211 |
Other Majors at East Los Angeles College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $101,954 | $81,498 | #100 of 962 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $49,726 | $29,831 | #100 of 947 |
| Social Sciences | $47,624 | $22,947 | #11 of 38 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $44,716 | — | #363 of 547 |
| Psychology | $43,675 | — | #23 of 106 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $34,748 | $10,032 | #53 of 93 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | $23,633 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do East Los Angeles College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn $39,591 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does East Los Angeles College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, East Los Angeles College ranks #356 by median pay four years after graduation, and #419 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at East Los Angeles College worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% 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.