Criminal Justice and Corrections at South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LA · Associate's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
South Louisiana Community College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 31% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How South Louisiana 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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| 420 | Jones County Junior College Ellisville, MS | $33,618 | $40,789 | #335 | — |
| 421 | Bossier Parish Community College Bossier City, LA | $32,743 | $37,902 | #391 | $32,318 |
| 422 | Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Perkinston, MS | $32,460 | $39,384 | #365 | $28,817 |
| 423 | South Louisiana Community College Lafayette, LA | $32,272 | $37,357 | #408 | — |
| 424 | Hocking College Nelsonville, OH | $31,625 | $33,749 | #422 | $33,845 |
| 425 | Coahoma Community College Clarksdale, MS | $31,007 | $37,621 | #404 | — |
| 426 | George C Wallace Community College-Dothan Dothan, AL | $29,620 | $33,621 | #423 | — |
Other Majors at South Louisiana Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,584 | $66,842 | #338 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $71,640 | $66,452 | #155 of 560 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $65,243 | $44,022 | #33 of 40 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $55,737 | — | #31 of 57 |
| Business/Commerce | $38,236 | $25,179 | #192 of 205 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $36,681 | $21,569 | #832 of 947 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | — | $35,328 | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | $34,056 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | $30,348 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Louisiana Community College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn $32,272 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South Louisiana Community College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, South Louisiana Community College ranks #423 by median pay four years after graduation, and #408 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at South Louisiana Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 31% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($46,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,050.
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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.