Criminal Justice and Corrections at Essex County College
Newark, NJ · Associate's Degree · about 50 graduates a year
Essex County College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Essex County 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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| 269 | College of the Desert Palm Desert, CA | $44,704 | $40,678 | #338 | $32,482 |
| 270 | Midlands Technical College West Columbia, SC | $44,673 | $49,535 | #170 | $20,266 |
| 271 | Springfield Technical Community College Springfield, MA | $44,629 | $39,301 | #368 | $37,044 |
| 272 | Essex County College Newark, NJ | $44,621 | $39,163 | #369 | $31,908 |
| 273 | Bucks County Community College Newtown, PA | $44,600 | $45,359 | #242 | $28,719 |
| 274 | Gwinnett Technical College Lawrenceville, GA | $44,562 | $46,131 | #227 | — |
| 275 | Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus Vineland, NJ | $44,481 | $39,040 | #371 | $28,991 |
Other Majors at Essex County College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $105,634 | $70,500 | #86 of 962 |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions | $68,134 | $37,740 | #3 of 13 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $61,635 | $54,592 | #30 of 476 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $56,282 | $29,026 | #27 of 225 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,863 | $32,638 | #277 of 547 |
| Computer Programming | $48,758 | — | #40 of 54 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $46,812 | $26,596 | #21 of 28 |
| Social Sciences | $44,106 | $22,053 | #21 of 38 |
| Social Work | $40,064 | — | #20 of 36 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $37,715 | $23,768 | #84 of 160 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $37,177 | $25,792 | #818 of 947 |
| Biology | $34,961 | — | #42 of 47 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Essex County College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,908 one year after graduating and $44,621 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Essex County College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Essex County College ranks #272 by median pay four years after graduation, and #369 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Essex County College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($46,706).
← All data for Essex County 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.