Criminal Justice and Corrections at Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-salem, NC · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 23 graduates a year
Forsyth Technical Community College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Forsyth Technical 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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| 82 | Technical College of the Rockies Delta, CO | $58,808 | $54,997 | #108 | $56,589 |
| 83 | Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Salisbury, NC | $58,642 | $62,931 | #72 | $46,993 |
| 84 | Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $56,988 | $61,103 | #77 | $48,137 |
| 85 | Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-salem, NC | $56,886 | $61,047 | #78 | $48,388 |
| 86 | Lenoir Community College Kinston, NC | $56,841 | $60,998 | #79 | — |
| 87 | College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID | $56,605 | $60,192 | #83 | $43,684 |
| 88 | South Texas College Mcallen, TX | $56,285 | $57,225 | #98 | $49,125 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Credentials at Forsyth Technical Community College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $22,389 | $39,558 | — |
Other Majors at Forsyth Technical Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $57,908 | $48,466 | #329 of 757 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $53,631 | — | #16 of 100 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $47,420 | — | #30 of 43 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $47,204 | — | #121 of 226 |
| Legal Support Services | $41,007 | — | #35 of 42 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $39,973 | — | #96 of 120 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $39,703 | $32,036 | #139 of 496 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $33,673 | $31,072 | #38 of 42 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | $31,633 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $30,864 | $30,867 | #31 of 40 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Forsyth Technical Community College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,388 one year after graduating and $56,886 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Forsyth Technical Community College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 176 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Forsyth Technical Community College ranks #85 by median pay four years after graduation, and #78 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Forsyth Technical Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% 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.