Criminal Justice and Corrections at Delaware County Community College
Media, PA · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 78 graduates a year
Delaware County Community College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 54% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 6% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Delaware County 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 |
| 11 | Red Rocks Community College Lakewood, CO | $88,122 | $82,411 | #17 | $72,583 |
| 12 | Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI | $86,096 | $89,587 | #7 | $69,115 |
| 13 | Lackawanna College Scranton, PA | $85,937 | $87,399 | #10 | $49,642 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Credentials at Delaware County Community College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | — | $48,689 | $11,600 |
Other Majors at Delaware 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 | $115,091 | — | #5 of 59 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $50,304 | — | #100 of 226 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | $45,622 | $28,384 | #127 of 152 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $36,934 | — | #294 of 319 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Delaware County Community College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,464 one year after graduating and $88,630 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Delaware County Community College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 176 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Delaware County Community College ranks #10 by median pay four years after graduation, and #6 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Delaware County Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 54% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($57,702), and the median federal debt at graduation is $5,100.
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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.