Criminal Justice and Corrections at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, IA · Associate's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Western Iowa Tech Community College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Iowa Tech Community 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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| 169 | Blackhawk Technical College Janesville, WI | $49,012 | $50,999 | #132 | $40,164 |
| 170 | Northampton County Area Community College Bethlehem, PA | $48,886 | $49,717 | #163 | $31,430 |
| 171 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | $48,859 | $57,576 | #57 | $36,076 |
| 172 | Western Iowa Tech Community College Sioux City, IA | $48,851 | $51,385 | #124 | $43,547 |
| 173 | Dallas College Dallas, TX | $48,751 | $49,565 | #168 | $37,202 |
| 174 | Delaware County Community College Media, PA | $48,689 | $49,517 | #171 | — |
| 175 | Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA | $48,682 | $44,297 | #263 | — |
Other Majors at Western Iowa Tech Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $74,047 | $63,214 | #763 of 962 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $52,659 | $37,520 | #140 of 176 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $45,442 | $37,483 | #251 of 476 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,374 | $31,936 | #519 of 947 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | $41,418 | — | #5 of 26 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $34,958 | — | #50 of 93 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $33,272 | $24,061 | #88 of 96 |
| Graphic Communications | $32,620 | — | #17 of 22 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Iowa Tech Community College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,547 one year after graduating and $48,851 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Iowa Tech Community College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Western Iowa Tech Community College ranks #172 by median pay four years after graduation, and #124 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Western Iowa Tech Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($46,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,000.
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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.