Criminal Justice and Corrections at SOWELA Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LA · Associate's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
SOWELA Technical Community College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 23% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How SOWELA Technical 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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| 407 | Virginia Western Community College Roanoke, VA | $36,760 | $33,473 | #424 | — |
| 408 | Itawamba Community College Fulton, MS | $36,652 | $44,470 | #261 | $32,996 |
| 409 | Reedley College Reedley, CA | $36,147 | $32,891 | #425 | — |
| 410 | SOWELA Technical Community College Lake Charles, LA | $35,884 | $41,538 | #317 | $23,832 |
| 411 | New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Las Cruces, NM | $35,798 | $41,448 | #319 | $27,638 |
| 412 | New Mexico State University-Alamogordo Alamogordo, NM | $35,798 | $41,448 | #320 | $27,638 |
| 413 | New Mexico State University-Grants Grants, NM | $35,798 | $41,448 | #321 | $27,638 |
Other Majors at SOWELA Technical Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $127,701 | $75,239 | #3 of 40 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $91,057 | $51,912 | #5 of 60 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $71,515 | $72,690 | #836 of 962 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $55,019 | — | #26 of 39 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | — | $52,083 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $47,669 | $31,019 | #135 of 225 |
| Business/Commerce | $45,091 | $31,941 | #144 of 205 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $30,360 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do SOWELA Technical Community College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,832 one year after graduating and $35,884 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does SOWELA Technical Community College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, SOWELA Technical Community College ranks #410 by median pay four years after graduation, and #317 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at SOWELA Technical Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% 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.