Criminal Justice and Corrections at Clark State College
Springfield, OH · Associate's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Clark State College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 24% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Clark State College Compares for Criminal Justice and Corrections
All 426 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 | Prince George's Community College Largo, MD | $72,849 | $63,933 | #14 | — |
| 2 | Southwestern Illinois College Belleville, IL | $68,288 | $67,092 | #5 | — |
| 3 | Alexandria Technical & Community College Alexandria, MN | $67,066 | $64,062 | #13 | $46,511 |
| 4 | Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City Oklahoma City, OK | $66,287 | $74,425 | #2 | — |
| 5 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $66,211 | $63,019 | #20 | — |
| 6 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $66,000 | $74,916 | #1 | $58,241 |
| 7 | North Hennepin Community College Brooklyn Park, MN | $65,910 | $62,958 | #21 | $53,797 |
| 8 | Northland Community and Technical College Thief River Falls, MN | $64,953 | $62,044 | #26 | $47,216 |
| 9 | Inver Hills Community College Inver Grove Heights, MN | $64,621 | $61,727 | #28 | $52,724 |
| 10 | Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI | $64,550 | $68,060 | #4 | $48,049 |
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| 414 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $35,798 | $41,448 | #322 | $27,638 |
| 415 | Delgado Community College New Orleans, LA | $35,739 | $41,371 | #324 | $29,276 |
| 416 | Richmond Community College Hamlet, NC | $35,326 | $37,910 | #390 | — |
| 417 | Clark State College Springfield, OH | $35,288 | $37,658 | #400 | — |
| 418 | Holmes Community College Goodman, MS | $35,103 | $42,591 | #296 | $24,853 |
| 419 | Brightpoint Community College Chester, VA | $34,868 | $31,751 | #426 | $34,171 |
| 420 | Jones County Junior College Ellisville, MS | $33,618 | $40,789 | #335 | — |
Other Majors at Clark State College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $71,421 | $63,620 | #840 of 962 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $63,741 | — | #3 of 35 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $51,600 | $37,121 | #200 of 547 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $48,315 | — | #124 of 225 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | — | $46,003 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,594 | $24,049 | #505 of 947 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $42,330 | $35,365 | #320 of 476 |
| Social Work | $36,363 | $29,981 | #27 of 36 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Clark State College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn $35,288 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Clark State College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Clark State College ranks #417 by median pay four years after graduation, and #400 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Clark State College worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($46,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,922.
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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.