Criminal Justice and Corrections at Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC · Associate's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Piedmont Technical College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Piedmont 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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| 319 | Modesto Junior College Modesto, CA | $42,669 | $38,826 | #379 | $28,102 |
| 320 | University of Arkansas Grantham Little Rock, AR | $42,512 | $50,097 | #159 | $39,043 |
| 321 | Raritan Valley Community College Branchburg, NJ | $42,357 | $37,176 | #409 | — |
| 322 | Piedmont Technical College Greenwood, SC | $42,302 | $46,906 | #214 | $32,721 |
| 323 | Wayne County Community College District Detroit, MI | $41,979 | $44,262 | #264 | — |
| 324 | Monroe College Bronx, NY | $41,866 | $39,848 | #356 | $24,567 |
| 325 | Antelope Valley Community College District Lancaster, CA | $41,827 | $38,060 | #388 | $28,211 |
Other Majors at Piedmont Technical College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,146 | $69,883 | #606 of 962 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $66,381 | $53,518 | #48 of 60 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $63,881 | $50,683 | #291 of 560 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | $50,530 | $35,693 | #18 of 24 |
| Data Processing | $49,636 | — | #14 of 21 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | $40,375 | — | #10 of 17 |
| Business/Commerce | $38,852 | $33,486 | #189 of 205 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $37,559 | $30,194 | #410 of 476 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $37,188 | $25,532 | #817 of 947 |
| Human Services | $37,133 | $27,781 | #56 of 65 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $36,539 | — | #109 of 124 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | $33,218 | $27,024 | #45 of 57 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $33,140 | $34,517 | #40 of 41 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Piedmont Technical College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,721 one year after graduating and $42,302 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Piedmont Technical College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Piedmont Technical College ranks #322 by median pay four years after graduation, and #214 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Piedmont Technical College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($46,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,541.
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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.