Criminal Justice and Corrections at Delta College
University Center, MI · Associate's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Delta College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 16% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 15% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Delta 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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| 92 | Herzing University-New Orleans Metairie, LA | $54,084 | $62,606 | #24 | — |
| 93 | Herzing University-Kenosha Kenosha, WI | $54,084 | $56,277 | #78 | — |
| 94 | Herzing University-Brookfield Brookfield, WI | $54,084 | $56,277 | #79 | — |
| 95 | Delta College University Center, MI | $54,029 | $56,967 | #73 | $44,637 |
| 96 | Orange County Community College Middletown, NY | $53,827 | $51,232 | #127 | $36,111 |
| 97 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $53,803 | $48,993 | #180 | $43,287 |
| 98 | Central Ohio Technical College Newark, OH | $53,708 | $57,314 | #62 | $40,065 |
Other Majors at Delta College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,481 | $67,922 | #516 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $60,118 | $52,791 | #385 of 560 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $50,678 | — | #91 of 225 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $49,621 | $35,224 | #161 of 476 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,377 | $33,957 | #261 of 547 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $44,873 | $28,721 | #356 of 947 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $44,145 | $36,828 | #217 of 237 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $42,401 | — | #24 of 26 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $28,299 | $21,881 | #77 of 93 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $28,228 | $23,757 | #285 of 286 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | $26,707 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $25,251 | — | #26 of 28 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Delta College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,637 one year after graduating and $54,029 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Delta College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Delta College ranks #95 by median pay four years after graduation, and #73 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Delta College worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($46,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $8,291.
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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.