Criminal Justice and Corrections at Gavilan College
Gilroy, CA · Associate's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
Gavilan College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 19% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Gavilan 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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| 64 | College of San Mateo San Mateo, CA | $55,857 | $50,826 | #134 | — |
| 65 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $55,726 | $65,927 | #7 | $46,978 |
| 66 | Stanly Community College Albemarle, NC | $55,689 | $59,762 | #42 | — |
| 67 | Gavilan College Gilroy, CA | $55,655 | $50,642 | #140 | — |
| 68 | Mott Community College Flint, MI | $55,644 | $58,670 | #49 | $34,127 |
| 69 | Schenectady County Community College Schenectady, NY | $55,533 | $52,856 | #109 | — |
| 70 | Portland Community College Portland, OR | $55,469 | $55,796 | #82 | $45,061 |
Other Majors at Gavilan College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $128,491 | — | #15 of 962 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $71,548 | — | #12 of 547 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $58,344 | $28,448 | #9 of 28 |
| Psychology | $54,585 | — | #4 of 106 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $49,070 | — | #14 of 53 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,018 | — | #743 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Gavilan College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn $55,655 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Gavilan College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Gavilan College ranks #67 by median pay four years after graduation, and #140 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Gavilan College worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% 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.