Criminal Justice and Corrections at Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City, SD · Associate's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Western Dakota Technical College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Dakota 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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| 221 | Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, NY | $46,905 | $44,644 | #259 | $25,853 |
| 222 | Guilford Technical Community College Jamestown, NC | $46,802 | $50,225 | #155 | $34,400 |
| 223 | Butte College Oroville, CA | $46,677 | $42,473 | #298 | — |
| 224 | Western Dakota Technical College Rapid City, SD | $46,659 | $50,224 | #156 | $27,459 |
| 225 | Finger Lakes Community College Canandaigua, NY | $46,597 | $44,351 | #262 | — |
| 226 | College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | $46,588 | $48,353 | #193 | $26,301 |
| 227 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $46,582 | $49,946 | #161 | $31,103 |
Other Majors at Western Dakota Technical College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | $67,204 | $41,303 | #26 of 52 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $59,696 | $40,418 | #24 of 87 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $55,671 | — | #18 of 50 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $54,948 | $38,031 | #116 of 176 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $52,795 | $54,737 | #512 of 560 |
| Precision Metal Working | $51,988 | $37,717 | #49 of 66 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $40,340 | $46,378 | #56 of 57 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $35,644 | $24,503 | #497 of 547 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Dakota Technical College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,459 one year after graduating and $46,659 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Dakota Technical College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Western Dakota Technical College ranks #224 by median pay four years after graduation, and #156 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Western Dakota Technical College worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($46,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,750.
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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.