Criminal Justice and Corrections at Orange County Community College
Middletown, NY · Associate's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
Orange County Community College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 15% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Orange County 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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| 93 | Herzing University-Kenosha Kenosha, WI | $54,084 | $56,277 | #78 | — |
| 94 | Herzing University-Brookfield Brookfield, WI | $54,084 | $56,277 | #79 | — |
| 95 | Delta College University Center, MI | $54,029 | $56,967 | #73 | $44,637 |
| 96 | Orange County Community College Middletown, NY | $53,827 | $51,232 | #127 | $36,111 |
| 97 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $53,803 | $48,993 | #180 | $43,287 |
| 98 | Central Ohio Technical College Newark, OH | $53,708 | $57,314 | #62 | $40,065 |
| 99 | Columbus State Community College Columbus, OH | $53,695 | $57,301 | #64 | — |
Other Majors at Orange County Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $99,513 | $79,188 | #108 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $77,945 | — | #76 of 560 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $61,275 | $64,661 | #149 of 237 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $50,894 | $51,727 | #128 of 476 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,302 | $29,595 | #233 of 547 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $45,816 | — | #163 of 225 |
| Human Services | $45,551 | — | #18 of 65 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,603 | $20,630 | #504 of 947 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $35,373 | — | #9 of 11 |
| Graphic Communications | $29,860 | $22,181 | #19 of 22 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Orange County Community College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,111 one year after graduating and $53,827 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Orange County Community College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Orange County Community College ranks #96 by median pay four years after graduation, and #127 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Orange County Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($46,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,303.
← All data for Orange County Community 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.
