Criminal Justice and Corrections at Gaston College
Dallas, NC · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 64 graduates a year
Gaston College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Gaston 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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| 78 | Stanly Community College Albemarle, NC | $59,385 | $63,729 | #70 | — |
| 79 | Houston Community College Houston, TX | $59,021 | $60,007 | #84 | $56,454 |
| 80 | Polk State College Winter Haven, FL | $58,912 | $62,704 | #73 | $53,333 |
| 81 | Gaston College Dallas, NC | $58,901 | $63,209 | #71 | $50,038 |
| 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 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Credentials at Gaston College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | — | $38,902 | — |
Other Majors at Gaston College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $61,734 | $42,358 | #244 of 757 |
| Precision Metal Working | $47,775 | — | #183 of 365 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $30,400 | — | #457 of 496 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | — | $27,008 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Gaston College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,038 one year after graduating and $58,901 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Gaston College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 176 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Gaston College ranks #81 by median pay four years after graduation, and #71 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Gaston College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more 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.