Criminal Justice and Corrections at San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster
Lancaster, CA · Associate's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster 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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| 292 | San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto Salida, CA | $44,103 | $40,131 | #347 | $33,361 |
| 293 | San Joaquin Valley College-Hesperia Hesperia, CA | $44,103 | $40,131 | #348 | $33,361 |
| 294 | San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula Temecula, CA | $44,103 | $40,131 | #349 | $33,361 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $49,445 | $40,861 | #34 of 39 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | $46,147 | $28,691 | #13 of 57 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $37,439 | $27,132 | #418 of 476 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $35,734 | $27,553 | #217 of 286 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,361 one year after graduating and $44,103 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster ranks #295 by median pay four years after graduation, and #350 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at San Joaquin Valley College-Lancaster worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($46,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,125.
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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.