Criminal Justice and Corrections at Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA · Associate's Degree · about 61 graduates a year
Pasadena City College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Pasadena City 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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| 295 | San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster Lancaster, CA | $44,103 | $40,131 | #350 | $33,361 |
| 296 | San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria Santa Maria, CA | $44,103 | $40,131 | #351 | $33,361 |
| 297 | Lone Star College System The Woodlands, TX | $44,057 | $44,793 | #255 | $37,578 |
| 298 | Pasadena City College Pasadena, CA | $44,033 | $40,067 | #352 | $28,492 |
| 299 | Spokane Community College Spokane, WA | $44,015 | $40,484 | #340 | $41,451 |
| 300 | Camden County College Blackwood, NJ | $43,905 | $38,535 | #381 | $27,603 |
| 301 | Ulster County Community College Stone Ridge, NY | $43,865 | $41,750 | #312 | — |
Other Majors at Pasadena City College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $107,357 | $90,156 | #73 of 962 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,752 | $20,816 | #226 of 547 |
| Social Sciences | $48,709 | $29,847 | #8 of 38 |
| Natural Sciences | $47,721 | — | #4 of 5 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $45,235 | — | #22 of 53 |
| Psychology | $42,700 | $24,894 | #26 of 106 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $41,808 | — | #8 of 93 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,598 | — | #566 of 947 |
| Sociology | $39,348 | — | #24 of 29 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $33,915 | — | #27 of 31 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $30,107 | — | #20 of 28 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pasadena City College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,492 one year after graduating and $44,033 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pasadena City College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Pasadena City College ranks #298 by median pay four years after graduation, and #352 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Pasadena City College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% 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.