Criminal Justice and Corrections at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, NC · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 43 graduates a year
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Rowan-Cabarrus 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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| 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 |
| 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 | — |
Other Majors at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $62,881 | — | #19 of 226 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $60,077 | — | #275 of 757 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $45,203 | — | #22 of 332 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $43,739 | $34,853 | #33 of 43 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $41,790 | $24,848 | #87 of 120 |
| Precision Metal Working | $40,176 | — | #319 of 365 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $38,403 | $26,220 | #158 of 496 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $30,994 | $24,497 | #30 of 40 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $28,595 | $22,578 | #337 of 1025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rowan-Cabarrus Community College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,993 one year after graduating and $58,642 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rowan-Cabarrus Community College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 176 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College ranks #83 by median pay four years after graduation, and #72 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Rowan-Cabarrus Community 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.