Criminal Justice and Corrections at Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PA · Associate's Degree · about 61 graduates a year
Bucks County Community College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bucks County Community 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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| 270 | Midlands Technical College West Columbia, SC | $44,673 | $49,535 | #170 | $20,266 |
| 271 | Springfield Technical Community College Springfield, MA | $44,629 | $39,301 | #368 | $37,044 |
| 272 | Essex County College Newark, NJ | $44,621 | $39,163 | #369 | $31,908 |
| 273 | Bucks County Community College Newtown, PA | $44,600 | $45,359 | #242 | $28,719 |
| 274 | Gwinnett Technical College Lawrenceville, GA | $44,562 | $46,131 | #227 | — |
| 275 | Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus Vineland, NJ | $44,481 | $39,040 | #371 | $28,991 |
| 276 | Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus Sewell, NJ | $44,481 | $39,040 | #372 | $28,991 |
Other Majors at Bucks County Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,131 | $73,282 | #387 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $73,889 | $63,565 | #123 of 560 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $66,857 | $30,849 | #6 of 50 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,980 | $32,358 | #78 of 547 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,591 | $24,235 | #507 of 947 |
| Psychology | $41,441 | $31,905 | #33 of 106 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $39,031 | $19,993 | #69 of 160 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bucks County Community College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,719 one year after graduating and $44,600 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bucks County Community College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Bucks County Community College ranks #273 by median pay four years after graduation, and #242 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Bucks County Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($46,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $10,169.
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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.