Criminal Justice and Corrections at Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Conway, SC · Associate's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Horry-Georgetown Technical 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 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Horry-Georgetown Technical 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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| 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 |
| 277 | Arizona Western College Yuma, AZ | $44,459 | $45,682 | #236 | — |
| 278 | Horry-Georgetown Technical College Conway, SC | $44,432 | $49,268 | #177 | $30,840 |
| 279 | Trinity Valley Community College Athens, TX | $44,371 | $45,112 | #246 | — |
| 280 | Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC | $44,331 | $47,573 | #204 | $44,616 |
| 281 | Three Rivers College Poplar Bluff, MO | $44,271 | $47,468 | #205 | — |
Other Majors at Horry-Georgetown Technical College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $74,570 | $66,034 | #743 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $61,406 | $51,730 | #362 of 560 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | $59,774 | — | #3 of 13 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $57,181 | $52,297 | #177 of 237 |
| Data Processing | $45,817 | $38,825 | #17 of 21 |
| Forestry | $44,915 | $36,135 | #3 of 5 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | $43,389 | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $42,457 | — | #36 of 41 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,007 | $26,724 | #745 of 947 |
| Business/Commerce | $37,551 | $36,679 | #194 of 205 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $36,262 | $22,024 | #58 of 90 |
| Human Services | $35,356 | — | #58 of 65 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $31,470 | $25,772 | #67 of 93 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $30,524 | $24,466 | #91 of 96 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Horry-Georgetown Technical College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,840 one year after graduating and $44,432 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Horry-Georgetown Technical College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Horry-Georgetown Technical College ranks #278 by median pay four years after graduation, and #177 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Horry-Georgetown Technical 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 $12,913.
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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.