Criminal Justice and Corrections at South Piedmont Community College
Polkton, NC · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 14 graduates a year
South Piedmont Community College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How South Piedmont 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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| 91 | Central Lakes College-Brainerd Brainerd, MN | $56,063 | $53,552 | #118 | — |
| 92 | Lakeshore Technical College Cleveland, WI | $55,992 | $58,262 | #96 | — |
| 93 | Walters State Community College Morristown, TN | $55,834 | $60,993 | #80 | $44,624 |
| 94 | South Piedmont Community College Polkton, NC | $55,293 | $59,337 | #89 | $47,748 |
| 95 | Daytona State College Daytona Beach, FL | $55,105 | $58,652 | #93 | $52,755 |
| 96 | Cape Fear Community College Wilmington, NC | $55,088 | $59,117 | #90 | $52,282 |
| 97 | Tallahassee Community College Tallahassee, FL | $54,912 | $58,447 | #94 | $43,235 |
Other Majors at South Piedmont Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $40,686 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $38,777 | $35,369 | #146 of 637 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $35,260 | $31,111 | #17 of 40 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Piedmont Community College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,748 one year after graduating and $55,293 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South Piedmont Community College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 176 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, South Piedmont Community College ranks #94 by median pay four years after graduation, and #89 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at South Piedmont Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% 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.