Criminal Justice and Corrections at Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 173 graduates a year
Hillsborough Community College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 16% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 12% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Hillsborough Community College Compares for Criminal Justice and Corrections
All 176 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 | Monroe Community College Rochester, NY | $113,262 | $107,802 | #2 | $85,061 |
| 2 | Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa, CA | $106,298 | $96,724 | #3 | $111,649 |
| 3 | Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA | $106,032 | $107,835 | #1 | $69,937 |
| 4 | San Diego Miramar College San Diego, CA | $105,621 | $96,108 | #4 | $91,647 |
| 5 | San Bernardino Valley College San Bernardino, CA | $99,385 | $90,434 | #5 | $94,285 |
| 6 | Erie Community College Buffalo, NY | $92,087 | $87,648 | #9 | $70,012 |
| 7 | Front Range Community College Westminster, CO | $90,593 | $84,722 | #14 | $69,776 |
| 8 | Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN | $90,231 | $86,190 | #11 | — |
| 9 | Moreno Valley College Moreno Valley, CA | $89,812 | $81,723 | #18 | $81,339 |
| 10 | Delaware County Community College Media, PA | $88,630 | $90,138 | #6 | $57,464 |
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| 48 | Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI | $67,559 | $71,233 | #44 | $59,278 |
| 49 | Polaris Career Center Middleburg Heights, OH | $67,471 | $72,002 | #42 | $41,966 |
| 50 | Mid-State Technical College Wisconsin Rapids, WI | $67,116 | $69,837 | #52 | — |
| 51 | Hillsborough Community College Tampa, FL | $66,994 | $71,307 | #43 | $62,249 |
| 52 | Pikes Peak State College Colorado Springs, CO | $66,830 | $62,499 | #74 | $50,546 |
| 53 | Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS | $66,787 | $69,336 | #55 | $55,171 |
| 54 | Wayne County Schools Career Center Smithville, OH | $66,401 | $70,860 | #46 | — |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Credentials at Hillsborough Community College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $33,013 | $47,205 | $12,586 |
Other Majors at Hillsborough Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection | $69,090 | $50,331 | #9 of 37 |
| Computer Programming | $66,521 | — | #7 of 17 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $66,000 | — | #23 of 54 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | $64,639 | $54,584 | #51 of 152 |
| Legal Support Services | $62,390 | $43,871 | #7 of 42 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $61,572 | $45,319 | #110 of 290 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $59,299 | — | #6 of 19 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $57,203 | $61,237 | #15 of 109 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $52,754 | $39,076 | #19 of 101 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,749 | $37,006 | #58 of 120 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $49,388 | $36,690 | #8 of 10 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $49,183 | $36,894 | #187 of 319 |
| Precision Metal Working | $43,945 | $24,327 | #273 of 365 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $40,090 | — | #13 of 68 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hillsborough Community College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $62,249 one year after graduating and $66,994 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hillsborough Community College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 176 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Hillsborough Community College ranks #51 by median pay four years after graduation, and #43 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Hillsborough Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($57,702), and the median federal debt at graduation is $8,127.
← All data for Hillsborough Community College · Methodology
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.