Criminal Justice and Corrections at Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 18 graduates a year
Amarillo College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Amarillo College Compares for Criminal Justice and Corrections
All 176 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 | Monroe Community College Rochester, NY | $113,262 | $107,802 | #2 | $85,061 |
| 2 | Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa, CA | $106,298 | $96,724 | #3 | $111,649 |
| 3 | Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA | $106,032 | $107,835 | #1 | $69,937 |
| 4 | San Diego Miramar College San Diego, CA | $105,621 | $96,108 | #4 | $91,647 |
| 5 | San Bernardino Valley College San Bernardino, CA | $99,385 | $90,434 | #5 | $94,285 |
| 6 | Erie Community College Buffalo, NY | $92,087 | $87,648 | #9 | $70,012 |
| 7 | Front Range Community College Westminster, CO | $90,593 | $84,722 | #14 | $69,776 |
| 8 | Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN | $90,231 | $86,190 | #11 | — |
| 9 | Moreno Valley College Moreno Valley, CA | $89,812 | $81,723 | #18 | $81,339 |
| 10 | Delaware County Community College Media, PA | $88,630 | $90,138 | #6 | $57,464 |
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| 61 | Arapahoe Community College Littleton, CO | $64,108 | $59,954 | #85 | $54,371 |
| 62 | Mohawk Valley Community College Utica, NY | $63,717 | $60,645 | #82 | — |
| 63 | EHOVE Career Center Milan, OH | $63,708 | $67,986 | #56 | $45,082 |
| 64 | Amarillo College Amarillo, TX | $62,999 | $64,052 | #68 | $48,916 |
| 65 | Jefferson College Hillsboro, MO | $62,876 | $67,416 | #58 | $61,641 |
| 66 | Sandusky Career Center Sandusky, OH | $62,872 | $67,094 | #60 | — |
| 67 | Southern Arkansas University Tech Camden, AR | $62,781 | $73,982 | #37 | — |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Credentials at Amarillo College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $35,952 | $44,946 | $16,750 |
Other Majors at Amarillo College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $70,658 | — | #11 of 22 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $62,068 | $42,037 | #240 of 757 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $50,708 | $43,443 | #148 of 319 |
| Precision Metal Working | $46,858 | $48,263 | #213 of 365 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $45,793 | $34,489 | #73 of 120 |
| Computer Programming | $45,751 | $37,250 | #15 of 17 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | $29,351 | — | #11 of 11 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | $22,026 | — | #103 of 104 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Amarillo College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,916 one year after graduating and $62,999 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Amarillo College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 176 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Amarillo College ranks #64 by median pay four years after graduation, and #68 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Amarillo College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($57,702).
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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.