Criminal Justice and Corrections at Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 24 graduates a year
Catawba Valley Community College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 24% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Catawba Valley 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 |
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| 140 | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN | $44,626 | $47,875 | #134 | $33,463 |
| 141 | Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus Vineland, NJ | $44,362 | $38,936 | #151 | $38,144 |
| 142 | Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus Sewell, NJ | $44,362 | $38,936 | #152 | $38,144 |
| 143 | Catawba Valley Community College Hickory, NC | $43,919 | $47,131 | #135 | — |
| 144 | Cabrillo College Aptos, CA | $43,801 | $39,856 | #149 | — |
| 145 | Rockingham Community College Wentworth, NC | $42,719 | $45,844 | #136 | — |
| 146 | Otero College La Junta, CO | $42,392 | $39,645 | #150 | $50,431 |
Other Majors at Catawba Valley Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $53,870 | $41,191 | #180 of 290 |
| Precision Metal Working | $43,883 | — | #274 of 365 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $43,703 | $35,972 | #51 of 101 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $43,380 | $32,230 | #81 of 120 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $35,653 | $27,562 | #260 of 496 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $25,908 | $16,506 | #550 of 1025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Catawba Valley Community College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn $43,919 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Catawba Valley Community College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 176 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Catawba Valley Community College ranks #143 by median pay four years after graduation, and #135 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Catawba Valley Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($57,702).
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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.