Criminal Justice and Corrections at Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY · Associate's Degree · about 38 graduates a year
Dutchess Community College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Dutchess Community 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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| 115 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $52,828 | $56,375 | #76 | $35,094 |
| 116 | Northern Wyoming Community College District Sheridan, WY | $52,827 | $55,057 | #90 | — |
| 117 | Lake Area Technical College Watertown, SD | $52,822 | $56,857 | #74 | $41,230 |
| 118 | Dutchess Community College Poughkeepsie, NY | $52,804 | $50,258 | #153 | $26,891 |
| 119 | Hartnell College Salinas, CA | $52,744 | $47,994 | #201 | $34,648 |
| 120 | Atlantic Cape Community College Mays Landing, NJ | $52,562 | $46,133 | #226 | — |
| 121 | Northern Essex Community College Haverhill, MA | $52,309 | $46,064 | #229 | $39,426 |
Other Majors at Dutchess Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $105,801 | $80,603 | #83 of 962 |
| Engineering | $75,246 | — | #27 of 53 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,481 | $25,712 | #286 of 547 |
| Human Services | $41,788 | $24,622 | #33 of 65 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $40,570 | $22,095 | #650 of 947 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $31,680 | — | #6 of 10 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $30,308 | $17,585 | #51 of 53 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dutchess Community College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,891 one year after graduating and $52,804 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dutchess Community College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Dutchess Community College ranks #118 by median pay four years after graduation, and #153 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Dutchess Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($46,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,000.
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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.