Criminal Justice and Corrections at Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NC · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 51 graduates a year
Wilkes Community College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Wilkes 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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| 104 | Southwest Texas Junior College Uvalde, TX | $52,808 | $53,690 | #116 | $41,320 |
| 105 | Scioto County Career Technical Center Lucasville, OH | $52,780 | $56,324 | #104 | — |
| 106 | Northwest Florida State College Niceville, FL | $52,766 | $56,163 | #105 | $48,087 |
| 107 | Wilkes Community College Wilkesboro, NC | $52,707 | $56,562 | #103 | $41,251 |
| 108 | Withlacoochee Technical College Inverness, FL | $52,652 | $56,041 | #106 | $37,788 |
| 109 | Robeson Community College Lumberton, NC | $52,166 | $55,982 | #107 | — |
| 110 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $51,849 | $58,709 | #91 | — |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Credentials at Wilkes Community College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | — | $47,271 | — |
Other Majors at Wilkes Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $40,216 | $24,245 | #271 of 319 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wilkes Community College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,251 one year after graduating and $52,707 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wilkes Community College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 176 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Wilkes Community College ranks #107 by median pay four years after graduation, and #103 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Wilkes Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($57,702).
← All data for Wilkes Community College · Methodology
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.