Criminal Justice and Corrections at Middlesex College
Edison, NJ · Associate's Degree · about 75 graduates a year
Middlesex College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 14% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Middlesex 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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| 123 | Columbia College Columbia, MO | $52,148 | $55,914 | #81 | $47,941 |
| 124 | Suffolk County Community College Selden, NY | $52,140 | $49,626 | #166 | $31,617 |
| 125 | Lewis and Clark Community College Godfrey, IL | $52,060 | $51,149 | #129 | $31,763 |
| 126 | Middlesex College Edison, NJ | $51,937 | $45,584 | #238 | $32,712 |
| 127 | Lehigh Carbon Community College Schnecksville, PA | $51,860 | $52,742 | #111 | $33,360 |
| 128 | Central Texas College Killeen, TX | $51,810 | $52,676 | #112 | $39,465 |
| 129 | Delaware Technical Community College-Terry Dover, DE | $51,745 | $51,435 | #123 | $33,737 |
Other Majors at Middlesex College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $93,065 | $69,896 | #151 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $86,511 | $64,174 | #33 of 560 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $81,043 | $59,451 | #26 of 237 |
| Engineering Science | $74,449 | — | #4 of 7 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $70,069 | — | #13 of 122 |
| Physical Sciences | $67,944 | $27,136 | #3 of 24 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,991 | $33,090 | #28 of 547 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $55,217 | $29,265 | #20 of 50 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $48,845 | $26,693 | #131 of 947 |
| Education | $48,532 | $16,846 | #5 of 31 |
| Graphic Communications | $38,274 | $20,483 | #12 of 22 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $28,432 | — | #8 of 10 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Middlesex College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,712 one year after graduating and $51,937 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Middlesex College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Middlesex College ranks #126 by median pay four years after graduation, and #238 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Middlesex College worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($46,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $7,250.
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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.