Criminal Justice and Corrections at Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 39 graduates a year
Erie Community College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 60% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 10% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Erie Community College Compares for Criminal Justice and Corrections
All 176 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 | Monroe Community College Rochester, NY | $113,262 | $107,802 | #2 | $85,061 |
| 2 | Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa, CA | $106,298 | $96,724 | #3 | $111,649 |
| 3 | Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA | $106,032 | $107,835 | #1 | $69,937 |
| 4 | San Diego Miramar College San Diego, CA | $105,621 | $96,108 | #4 | $91,647 |
| 5 | San Bernardino Valley College San Bernardino, CA | $99,385 | $90,434 | #5 | $94,285 |
| 6 | Erie Community College Buffalo, NY | $92,087 | $87,648 | #9 | $70,012 |
| 7 | Front Range Community College Westminster, CO | $90,593 | $84,722 | #14 | $69,776 |
| 8 | Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN | $90,231 | $86,190 | #11 | — |
| 9 | Moreno Valley College Moreno Valley, CA | $89,812 | $81,723 | #18 | $81,339 |
| 10 | Delaware County Community College Media, PA | $88,630 | $90,138 | #6 | $57,464 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Credentials at Erie Community College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $33,340 | $44,224 | $6,862 |
Other Majors at Erie Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | $76,464 | — | #29 of 152 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $55,395 | $29,804 | #55 of 226 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $52,896 | — | #186 of 290 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $35,974 | $30,938 | #130 of 332 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $31,930 | $15,337 | #49 of 68 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | — | $29,929 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Erie Community College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $70,012 one year after graduating and $92,087 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Erie Community College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 176 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Erie Community College ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #9 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Erie Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 60% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($57,702), and the median federal debt at graduation is $9,250.
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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.