Criminal Justice and Corrections at Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI · Associate's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
Community College of Rhode Island graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Community College of Rhode Island 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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| 165 | Arkansas State University-Beebe Beebe, AR | $49,253 | $58,041 | #53 | — |
| 166 | Minnesota State Community and Technical College Fergus Falls, MN | $49,230 | $47,025 | #207 | — |
| 167 | Solano Community College Fairfield, CA | $49,136 | $44,711 | #256 | — |
| 168 | Community College of Rhode Island Warwick, RI | $49,025 | $48,285 | #195 | $30,219 |
| 169 | Blackhawk Technical College Janesville, WI | $49,012 | $50,999 | #132 | $40,164 |
| 170 | Northampton County Area Community College Bethlehem, PA | $48,886 | $49,717 | #163 | $31,430 |
| 171 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | $48,859 | $57,576 | #57 | $36,076 |
Other Majors at Community College of Rhode Island by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $81,118 | $66,988 | #411 of 962 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $71,451 | $58,860 | #72 of 237 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $71,419 | $58,304 | #162 of 560 |
| Computer Programming | $65,796 | $33,781 | #18 of 54 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | — | $54,495 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $53,946 | $37,087 | #73 of 476 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $51,457 | $36,468 | #203 of 547 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $45,020 | $27,952 | #350 of 947 |
| Human Services | $38,047 | — | #53 of 65 |
| Education | $36,336 | $25,867 | #29 of 31 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $33,659 | $18,544 | #12 of 28 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Community College of Rhode Island criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,219 one year after graduating and $49,025 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Community College of Rhode Island rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Community College of Rhode Island ranks #168 by median pay four years after graduation, and #195 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Community College of Rhode Island worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($46,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $10,500.
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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.