Criminal Justice and Corrections at West Valley College
Saratoga, CA · Associate's Degree · about 75 graduates a year
West Valley College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How West Valley 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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| 142 | Indian Hills Community College Ottumwa, IA | $50,307 | $52,917 | #108 | — |
| 143 | Moraine Park Technical College Fond Du Lac, WI | $50,267 | $52,305 | #113 | $33,824 |
| 144 | Wake Technical Community College Raleigh, NC | $50,013 | $53,671 | #102 | — |
| 145 | West Valley College Saratoga, CA | $49,981 | $45,479 | #240 | — |
| 146 | Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga, CA | $49,938 | $45,440 | #241 | — |
| 147 | Brookdale Community College Lincroft, NJ | $49,932 | $43,825 | #269 | $30,595 |
| 148 | Pima Community College Tucson, AZ | $49,865 | $51,237 | #126 | $42,096 |
Other Majors at West Valley College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $72,333 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $65,280 | — | #1 of 53 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,612 | $24,594 | #38 of 547 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $56,438 | — | #20 of 85 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $52,708 | $26,161 | #56 of 947 |
| Sociology | $51,818 | — | #5 of 29 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $49,933 | — | #2 of 93 |
| Psychology | $41,180 | — | #36 of 106 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Valley College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn $49,981 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Valley College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, West Valley College ranks #145 by median pay four years after graduation, and #240 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at West Valley College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% 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.