Criminal Justice and Corrections at Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX · Associate's Degree · about 39 graduates a year
Del Mar College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Del Mar 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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| 105 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $53,577 | $57,175 | #69 | $44,159 |
| 106 | Southeast Technical College Sioux Falls, SD | $53,522 | $57,611 | #56 | $49,560 |
| 107 | Hudson County Community College Jersey City, NJ | $53,471 | $46,931 | #212 | $20,232 |
| 108 | Del Mar College Corpus Christi, TX | $53,377 | $54,269 | #93 | — |
| 109 | NHTI-Concord's Community College Concord, NH | $53,374 | $49,163 | #178 | $40,670 |
| 110 | St Clair County Community College Port Huron, MI | $53,314 | $56,213 | #80 | $32,691 |
| 111 | Rockland Community College Suffern, NY | $53,294 | $50,725 | #137 | $29,633 |
Other Majors at Del Mar College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | $98,153 | $56,948 | #7 of 16 |
| Precision Metal Working | $79,303 | — | #2 of 66 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,877 | $70,673 | #535 of 962 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $67,372 | — | #2 of 16 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | $65,106 | $34,991 | #4 of 6 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $64,849 | $52,431 | #264 of 560 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $63,265 | — | #131 of 237 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,598 | $32,980 | #253 of 547 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $48,674 | $42,057 | #183 of 476 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $47,511 | $22,108 | #196 of 947 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $46,512 | — | #12 of 31 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Del Mar College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn $53,377 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Del Mar College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Del Mar College ranks #108 by median pay four years after graduation, and #93 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Del Mar College worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more 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.