Criminal Justice and Corrections at SUNY Adirondack
Queensbury, NY · Associate's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
SUNY Adirondack graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How SUNY Adirondack 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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| 344 | Generations College Chicago, IL | $40,226 | $39,522 | #362 | $28,031 |
| 345 | Bryan University Springfield, MO | $40,191 | $43,093 | #289 | — |
| 346 | Georgia Military College Milledgeville, GA | $40,137 | $41,550 | #316 | $26,636 |
| 347 | SUNY Adirondack Queensbury, NY | $40,038 | $38,108 | #387 | $31,344 |
| 348 | Southeast Community College Area Lincoln, NE | $39,876 | $41,213 | #327 | $28,473 |
| 349 | Nashville State Community College Nashville, TN | $39,855 | $43,537 | #278 | — |
| 350 | Pitt Community College Winterville, NC | $39,819 | $42,731 | #294 | $33,018 |
Other Majors at SUNY Adirondack by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $47,650 | $31,836 | #309 of 547 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do SUNY Adirondack criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,344 one year after graduating and $40,038 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does SUNY Adirondack rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, SUNY Adirondack ranks #347 by median pay four years after graduation, and #387 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at SUNY Adirondack worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($46,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,000.
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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.