Criminal Justice and Corrections at Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LA · Associate's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Baton Rouge Community College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Baton Rouge 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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| 325 | Antelope Valley Community College District Lancaster, CA | $41,827 | $38,060 | #388 | $28,211 |
| 326 | Harcum College Bryn Mawr, PA | $41,827 | $42,538 | #297 | — |
| 327 | Berkeley College-Woodland Park Woodland Park, NJ | $41,755 | $36,648 | #413 | $29,460 |
| 328 | Baton Rouge Community College Baton Rouge, LA | $41,587 | $48,140 | #198 | $36,066 |
| 329 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL | $41,540 | $44,214 | #265 | $33,292 |
| 330 | Imperial Valley College Imperial, CA | $41,312 | $37,591 | #405 | $27,313 |
| 331 | Texas Southmost College Brownsville, TX | $41,284 | $41,974 | #308 | $25,923 |
Other Majors at Baton Rouge Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $142,004 | $103,572 | #1 of 40 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $76,746 | $74,249 | #623 of 962 |
| Construction Management | $72,619 | $40,032 | #4 of 7 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | $50,625 | — |
| Business/Commerce | $44,719 | $32,498 | #148 of 205 |
| Legal Support Services | $42,298 | $30,115 | #78 of 109 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | $40,880 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,734 | $28,650 | #708 of 947 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | — | $33,705 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Baton Rouge Community College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,066 one year after graduating and $41,587 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Baton Rouge Community College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Baton Rouge Community College ranks #328 by median pay four years after graduation, and #198 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Baton Rouge Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($46,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.