Criminal Justice and Corrections at Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY · Associate's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
Rockland Community College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 16% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rockland 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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| 108 | Del Mar College Corpus Christi, TX | $53,377 | $54,269 | #93 | — |
| 109 | NHTI-Concord's Community College Concord, NH | $53,374 | $49,163 | #178 | $40,670 |
| 110 | St Clair County Community College Port Huron, MI | $53,314 | $56,213 | #80 | $32,691 |
| 111 | Rockland Community College Suffern, NY | $53,294 | $50,725 | #137 | $29,633 |
| 112 | Greenville Technical College Greenville, SC | $53,276 | $59,075 | #45 | $33,307 |
| 113 | Rochester Community and Technical College Rochester, MN | $53,032 | $50,657 | #139 | $50,418 |
| 114 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $52,988 | $48,807 | #185 | $42,957 |
Other Majors at Rockland Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $103,785 | $81,689 | #92 of 962 |
| Physical Sciences | $62,142 | — | #4 of 24 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,497 | — | #74 of 547 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $57,799 | — | #55 of 117 |
| Psychology | $44,186 | $38,571 | #21 of 106 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $40,658 | — | #21 of 31 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,630 | $21,840 | #715 of 947 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | $37,262 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rockland Community College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,633 one year after graduating and $53,294 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rockland Community College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Rockland Community College ranks #111 by median pay four years after graduation, and #137 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Rockland Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($46,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $8,500.
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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.