Criminal Justice and Corrections at Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 7 graduates a year
Grand Rapids Community College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 17% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 13% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grand Rapids Community College Compares for Criminal Justice and Corrections
All 176 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 | Monroe Community College Rochester, NY | $113,262 | $107,802 | #2 | $85,061 |
| 2 | Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa, CA | $106,298 | $96,724 | #3 | $111,649 |
| 3 | Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA | $106,032 | $107,835 | #1 | $69,937 |
| 4 | San Diego Miramar College San Diego, CA | $105,621 | $96,108 | #4 | $91,647 |
| 5 | San Bernardino Valley College San Bernardino, CA | $99,385 | $90,434 | #5 | $94,285 |
| 6 | Erie Community College Buffalo, NY | $92,087 | $87,648 | #9 | $70,012 |
| 7 | Front Range Community College Westminster, CO | $90,593 | $84,722 | #14 | $69,776 |
| 8 | Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN | $90,231 | $86,190 | #11 | — |
| 9 | Moreno Valley College Moreno Valley, CA | $89,812 | $81,723 | #18 | $81,339 |
| 10 | Delaware County Community College Media, PA | $88,630 | $90,138 | #6 | $57,464 |
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| 45 | Lake Region State College Devils Lake, ND | $68,205 | $70,662 | #49 | $57,765 |
| 46 | Alexandria Technical & Community College Alexandria, MN | $67,981 | $64,936 | #65 | $54,355 |
| 47 | Northcentral Technical College Wausau, WI | $67,938 | $70,693 | #47 | $59,645 |
| 48 | Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI | $67,559 | $71,233 | #44 | $59,278 |
| 49 | Polaris Career Center Middleburg Heights, OH | $67,471 | $72,002 | #42 | $41,966 |
| 50 | Mid-State Technical College Wisconsin Rapids, WI | $67,116 | $69,837 | #52 | — |
| 51 | Hillsborough Community College Tampa, FL | $66,994 | $71,307 | #43 | $62,249 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Credentials at Grand Rapids Community College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $48,049 | $64,550 | $11,600 |
Other Majors at Grand Rapids Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $76,216 | $70,622 | #2 of 21 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $51,480 | $45,946 | #523 of 757 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $51,318 | $37,927 | #135 of 319 |
| Precision Metal Working | $46,375 | $34,042 | #224 of 365 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | $45,898 | $34,972 | #126 of 152 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $44,019 | $36,189 | #45 of 54 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $40,542 | $27,630 | #12 of 68 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | $39,288 | $33,914 | #10 of 25 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $36,140 | — | #127 of 332 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | $32,171 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grand Rapids Community College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $59,278 one year after graduating and $67,559 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grand Rapids Community College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 176 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Grand Rapids Community College ranks #48 by median pay four years after graduation, and #44 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Grand Rapids Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($57,702), and the median federal debt at graduation is $9,000.
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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.