Criminal Justice and Corrections at Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA · Associate's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
Mount Wachusett Community College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 30% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mount Wachusett 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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| 20 | Northwestern Michigan College Traverse City, MI | $61,003 | $64,321 | #11 | $52,976 |
| 21 | Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI | $60,863 | $63,331 | #17 | $39,174 |
| 22 | Grayson College Denison, TX | $60,661 | $61,674 | #29 | — |
| 23 | Mount Wachusett Community College Gardner, MA | $60,626 | $53,388 | #106 | $27,226 |
| 24 | Fox Valley Technical College Appleton, WI | $60,438 | $62,889 | #22 | $39,571 |
| 25 | Chippewa Valley Technical College Eau Claire, WI | $60,431 | $62,881 | #23 | $37,671 |
| 26 | J Sargeant Reynolds Community College Richmond, VA | $60,396 | $54,996 | #92 | — |
Other Majors at Mount Wachusett Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,155 | $74,618 | #355 of 962 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $73,520 | $68,670 | #55 of 237 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,089 | $43,503 | #44 of 547 |
| Business/Commerce | $55,418 | $42,825 | #80 of 205 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $50,002 | $44,710 | #154 of 476 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $45,678 | $38,975 | #102 of 122 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $44,193 | $27,078 | #5 of 93 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,842 | $28,600 | #423 of 947 |
| Human Services | $43,514 | $22,370 | #28 of 65 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mount Wachusett Community College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,226 one year after graduating and $60,626 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mount Wachusett Community College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Mount Wachusett Community College ranks #23 by median pay four years after graduation, and #106 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Mount Wachusett Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($46,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,961.
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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.