Criminal Justice and Corrections at Tri-County Technical College
Pendleton, SC · Associate's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Tri-County Technical College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Tri-County 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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| 251 | Vincennes University Vincennes, IN | $45,536 | $48,852 | #184 | $34,748 |
| 252 | Northeast Community College Norfolk, NE | $45,484 | $47,010 | #208 | $33,064 |
| 253 | Mohawk Valley Community College Utica, NY | $45,481 | $43,288 | #286 | $36,754 |
| 254 | Tri-County Technical College Pendleton, SC | $45,462 | $50,410 | #150 | $35,726 |
| 255 | Victor Valley College Victorville, CA | $45,397 | $41,308 | #326 | $31,600 |
| 256 | Zane State College Zanesville, OH | $45,391 | $48,439 | #189 | — |
| 257 | North Country Community College Saranac Lake, NY | $45,292 | $43,109 | #288 | $31,175 |
Other Majors at Tri-County Technical College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $76,576 | $73,667 | #632 of 962 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $71,146 | $51,891 | #8 of 26 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $64,535 | — | #5 of 12 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $62,901 | $51,330 | #7 of 41 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | — | $58,406 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $52,963 | — | #38 of 57 |
| Data Processing | $52,237 | $34,725 | #12 of 21 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $47,810 | $38,336 | #303 of 547 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $42,077 | $33,738 | #67 of 124 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,384 | $22,578 | #584 of 947 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | $33,376 | $28,319 | #44 of 57 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Tri-County Technical College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,726 one year after graduating and $45,462 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Tri-County Technical College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Tri-County Technical College ranks #254 by median pay four years after graduation, and #150 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Tri-County Technical College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($46,706).
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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.