Criminal Justice and Corrections at Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN · Associate's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Ridgewater College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 35% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Ridgewater 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 |
| 11 | Jefferson College Hillsboro, MO | $64,131 | $68,762 | #3 | — |
| 12 | Lakeshore Technical College Cleveland, WI | $63,684 | $66,266 | #6 | — |
| 13 | Ridgewater College Willmar, MN | $63,210 | $60,379 | #36 | $49,040 |
| 14 | Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Cloquet, MN | $63,056 | $60,232 | #38 | $51,144 |
| 15 | Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA | $63,015 | $57,381 | #60 | — |
| 16 | Hawkeye Community College Waterloo, IA | $62,551 | $65,796 | #8 | $49,572 |
Other Majors at Ridgewater College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $73,764 | $58,968 | #33 of 60 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $69,504 | $59,082 | #886 of 962 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $50,108 | — | #97 of 225 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $48,951 | $29,262 | #126 of 947 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | $47,662 | — | #4 of 11 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $40,575 | $40,206 | #149 of 286 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $40,054 | $37,141 | #85 of 124 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $26,033 | — | #157 of 160 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ridgewater College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,040 one year after graduating and $63,210 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ridgewater College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Ridgewater College ranks #13 by median pay four years after graduation, and #36 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Ridgewater College worth it?
Its graduates earn 35% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($46,706).
← All data for Ridgewater College · Methodology
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.