Criminal Justice and Corrections at Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA · Associate's Degree · about 86 graduates a year
Modesto Junior College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Modesto Junior 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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| 316 | San Antonio College San Antonio, TX | $42,775 | $43,490 | #280 | $34,867 |
| 317 | Sullivan County Community College Loch Sheldrake, NY | $42,738 | $40,678 | #337 | $31,918 |
| 318 | Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX | $42,738 | $43,452 | #282 | $30,127 |
| 319 | Modesto Junior College Modesto, CA | $42,669 | $38,826 | #379 | $28,102 |
| 320 | University of Arkansas Grantham Little Rock, AR | $42,512 | $50,097 | #159 | $39,043 |
| 321 | Raritan Valley Community College Branchburg, NJ | $42,357 | $37,176 | #409 | — |
| 322 | Piedmont Technical College Greenwood, SC | $42,302 | $46,906 | #214 | $32,721 |
Other Majors at Modesto Junior College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $126,345 | $99,339 | #16 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $81,214 | $45,865 | #50 of 560 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $64,444 | $31,960 | #8 of 85 |
| Business/Commerce | $48,779 | — | #117 of 205 |
| Sociology | $46,397 | — | #12 of 29 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $43,644 | $28,331 | #392 of 547 |
| History | $41,437 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $40,635 | — | #32 of 53 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $40,387 | $28,387 | #661 of 947 |
| Psychology | $40,301 | $25,832 | #46 of 106 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $39,536 | $21,794 | #21 of 93 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Modesto Junior College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,102 one year after graduating and $42,669 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Modesto Junior College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Modesto Junior College ranks #319 by median pay four years after graduation, and #379 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Modesto Junior College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($46,706).
← All data for Modesto Junior 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.