Criminal Justice and Corrections at Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton, NC · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 35 graduates a year
Western Piedmont Community College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Western 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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| 110 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $51,849 | $58,709 | #91 | — |
| 111 | Gulf Coast State College Panama City, FL | $51,476 | $54,790 | #110 | $45,648 |
| 112 | Lewis and Clark Community College Godfrey, IL | $50,995 | $50,102 | #127 | — |
| 113 | Western Piedmont Community College Morganton, NC | $50,871 | $54,592 | #111 | $44,397 |
| 114 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA | $50,742 | $44,684 | #139 | $49,078 |
| 115 | Florida Gateway College Lake City, FL | $50,714 | $53,979 | #113 | $44,048 |
| 116 | Lake Technical College Eustis, FL | $50,582 | $53,838 | #114 | $45,472 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Credentials at Western Piedmont Community College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | — | $46,450 | — |
Other Majors at Western Piedmont Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $30,218 | — | #278 of 332 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Piedmont Community College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,397 one year after graduating and $50,871 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Piedmont Community College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 176 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Western Piedmont Community College ranks #113 by median pay four years after graduation, and #111 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Western Piedmont Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% 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.