Criminal Justice and Corrections at Southwestern Michigan College
Dowagiac, MI · Associate's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
Southwestern Michigan College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Southwestern Michigan 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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| 307 | CUNY Bronx Community College Bronx, NY | $43,525 | $41,427 | #323 | $28,940 |
| 308 | College of the Sequoias Visalia, CA | $43,425 | $39,514 | #363 | $28,851 |
| 309 | Jefferson Community College Watertown, NY | $43,424 | $41,331 | #325 | $34,219 |
| 310 | Southwestern Michigan College Dowagiac, MI | $43,335 | $45,692 | #234 | — |
| 311 | Eastern Florida State College Melbourne, FL | $43,285 | $46,071 | #228 | — |
| 312 | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN | $43,252 | $46,401 | #222 | $34,299 |
| 313 | Baker College Owosso, MI | $43,240 | $45,592 | #237 | $44,354 |
Other Majors at Southwestern Michigan College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,660 | $64,034 | #334 of 962 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $37,492 | $22,272 | #801 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southwestern Michigan College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn $43,335 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southwestern Michigan College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Southwestern Michigan College ranks #310 by median pay four years after graduation, and #234 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Southwestern Michigan College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% 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.