Criminal Justice and Corrections at Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA · Associate's Degree · about 156 graduates a year
Rio Hondo College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 16% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Rio Hondo 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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| 80 | National Park College Hot Springs, AR | $54,626 | $64,372 | #10 | $34,904 |
| 81 | Minnesota North College Hibbing, MN | $54,578 | $52,134 | #115 | $54,328 |
| 82 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $54,494 | $57,458 | #59 | $48,203 |
| 83 | Rio Hondo College Whittier, CA | $54,395 | $49,496 | #173 | — |
| 84 | Nassau Community College Garden City, NY | $54,243 | $51,628 | #118 | $29,837 |
| 85 | College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA | $54,179 | $49,299 | #176 | — |
| 86 | Jackson College Jackson, MI | $54,164 | $57,110 | #71 | $39,162 |
Other Majors at Rio Hondo College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $113,902 | $95,666 | #47 of 962 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,193 | — | #190 of 547 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rio Hondo College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn $54,395 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rio Hondo College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Rio Hondo College ranks #83 by median pay four years after graduation, and #173 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Rio Hondo College worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% 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.