Criminal Justice and Corrections at Polaris Career Center
Middleburg Heights, OH · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 13 graduates a year
Polaris Career Center graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 17% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Polaris Career Center 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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| 46 | Alexandria Technical & Community College Alexandria, MN | $67,981 | $64,936 | #65 | $54,355 |
| 47 | Northcentral Technical College Wausau, WI | $67,938 | $70,693 | #47 | $59,645 |
| 48 | Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI | $67,559 | $71,233 | #44 | $59,278 |
| 49 | Polaris Career Center Middleburg Heights, OH | $67,471 | $72,002 | #42 | $41,966 |
| 50 | Mid-State Technical College Wisconsin Rapids, WI | $67,116 | $69,837 | #52 | — |
| 51 | Hillsborough Community College Tampa, FL | $66,994 | $71,307 | #43 | $62,249 |
| 52 | Pikes Peak State College Colorado Springs, CO | $66,830 | $62,499 | #74 | $50,546 |
Other Majors at Polaris Career Center by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | $53,337 | $37,480 | #22 of 58 |
| Precision Metal Working | $40,413 | $32,228 | #315 of 365 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $37,180 | — | #89 of 332 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $36,276 | — | #257 of 637 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Polaris Career Center criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,966 one year after graduating and $67,471 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Polaris Career Center rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 176 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Polaris Career Center ranks #49 by median pay four years after graduation, and #42 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Polaris Career Center worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% 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.