Criminal Justice and Corrections at College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL · Associate's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
College of DuPage graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How College of DuPage 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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| 338 | Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA | $40,694 | $37,029 | #410 | — |
| 339 | Mt San Jacinto Community College District San Jacinto, CA | $40,368 | $36,732 | #411 | $31,764 |
| 340 | Pikes Peak State College Colorado Springs, CO | $40,331 | $37,717 | #394 | — |
| 341 | College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL | $40,306 | $39,600 | #360 | $28,749 |
| 342 | Valley Forge Military College Wayne, PA | $40,260 | $40,945 | #332 | — |
| 343 | Laredo College Laredo, TX | $40,241 | $40,913 | #333 | $24,339 |
| 344 | Generations College Chicago, IL | $40,226 | $39,522 | #362 | $28,031 |
Other Majors at College of DuPage by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection | $89,991 | $58,160 | #4 of 25 |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | $86,313 | $45,016 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,079 | $69,105 | #562 of 962 |
| Engineering | $76,160 | — | #21 of 53 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $70,554 | $59,215 | #75 of 237 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $65,434 | $62,471 | #247 of 560 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,233 | $46,497 | #76 of 547 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $56,383 | $42,274 | #49 of 476 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $52,007 | $22,654 | #35 of 85 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $51,089 | $28,678 | #78 of 947 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $50,503 | $26,952 | #2 of 96 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $50,264 | $31,463 | #3 of 90 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $47,775 | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $36,946 | — | #26 of 31 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of DuPage criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,749 one year after graduating and $40,306 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of DuPage rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, College of DuPage ranks #341 by median pay four years after graduation, and #360 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at College of DuPage worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less 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.