Criminal Justice and Corrections at College of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 18 graduates a year
College of Western Idaho graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 6% of one year’s pay at that point.
How College of Western Idaho 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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| 84 | Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $56,988 | $61,103 | #77 | $48,137 |
| 85 | Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-salem, NC | $56,886 | $61,047 | #78 | $48,388 |
| 86 | Lenoir Community College Kinston, NC | $56,841 | $60,998 | #79 | — |
| 87 | College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID | $56,605 | $60,192 | #83 | $43,684 |
| 88 | South Texas College Mcallen, TX | $56,285 | $57,225 | #98 | $49,125 |
| 89 | Marion Technical College Marion, OH | $56,071 | $59,836 | #86 | — |
| 90 | Eastern Florida State College Melbourne, FL | $56,068 | $59,677 | #87 | $51,461 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Credentials at College of Western Idaho
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $28,234 | $49,622 | $8,325 |
Other Majors at College of Western Idaho by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | $67,565 | $48,524 | #25 of 55 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $62,726 | — | #103 of 290 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $60,808 | — | #3 of 11 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $58,764 | $39,962 | #32 of 54 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $58,283 | $48,988 | #8 of 19 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $54,831 | — | #15 of 22 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $53,739 | $36,676 | #110 of 319 |
| Ground Transportation | $53,553 | — | #30 of 103 |
| Precision Metal Working | $45,870 | $39,310 | #235 of 365 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,484 | $31,439 | #60 of 100 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $38,089 | — | #75 of 332 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of Western Idaho criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,684 one year after graduating and $56,605 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of Western Idaho rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 176 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, College of Western Idaho ranks #87 by median pay four years after graduation, and #83 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at College of Western Idaho worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($57,702), and the median federal debt at graduation is $3,500.
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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.