Criminal Justice and Corrections at Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA · Associate's Degree · about 155 graduates a year
Southwestern College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Southwestern 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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| 150 | Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg, PA | $49,845 | $50,693 | #138 | $37,916 |
| 151 | Sussex County Community College Newton, NJ | $49,816 | $43,723 | #271 | $32,079 |
| 152 | York Technical College Rock Hill, SC | $49,800 | $55,221 | #87 | $44,401 |
| 153 | Southwestern College Chula Vista, CA | $49,689 | $45,214 | #245 | $30,983 |
| 154 | College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID | $49,622 | $52,766 | #110 | $28,234 |
| 155 | Mineral Area College Park Hills, MO | $49,477 | $53,050 | #107 | — |
| 156 | Quinsigamond Community College Worcester, MA | $49,474 | $43,567 | #276 | $40,039 |
Other Majors at Southwestern College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $113,302 | — | #48 of 962 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $59,070 | $67,733 | #164 of 237 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $51,082 | — | #214 of 547 |
| Sociology | $42,170 | — | #18 of 29 |
| Psychology | $41,995 | — | #31 of 106 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $41,171 | — | #17 of 31 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,527 | — | #717 of 947 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $37,303 | — | #40 of 53 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $33,801 | — | #57 of 93 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southwestern College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,983 one year after graduating and $49,689 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southwestern College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Southwestern College ranks #153 by median pay four years after graduation, and #245 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Southwestern College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% 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.