Criminal Justice and Corrections at El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX · Associate's Degree · about 177 graduates a year
El Paso Community College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 10% of one year’s pay at that point.
How El Paso Community 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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| 329 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL | $41,540 | $44,214 | #265 | $33,292 |
| 330 | Imperial Valley College Imperial, CA | $41,312 | $37,591 | #405 | $27,313 |
| 331 | Texas Southmost College Brownsville, TX | $41,284 | $41,974 | #308 | $25,923 |
| 332 | El Paso Community College El Paso, TX | $41,169 | $41,857 | #311 | $25,846 |
| 333 | Jamestown Community College Jamestown, NY | $41,006 | $39,029 | #373 | $25,684 |
| 334 | National American University-Rapid City Rapid City, SD | $41,000 | $44,132 | #266 | — |
| 335 | Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Johnstown, PA | $40,998 | $41,695 | #314 | $31,499 |
Other Majors at El Paso Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $94,358 | $79,996 | #133 of 962 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $68,246 | — | #90 of 237 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $65,626 | $58,814 | #242 of 560 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $60,461 | — | #5 of 5 |
| Computer Science | $49,388 | — | #19 of 23 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,024 | $23,641 | #540 of 947 |
| Business/Commerce | $37,894 | $25,900 | #193 of 205 |
| Architecture | $36,438 | — | — |
| Psychology | $34,065 | $20,644 | #89 of 106 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $33,290 | $17,558 | #11 of 11 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $32,542 | $21,750 | #29 of 31 |
| Biology | $31,657 | $17,314 | #45 of 47 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $29,701 | $19,141 | #144 of 160 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $28,829 | $9,347 | #22 of 28 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do El Paso Community College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,846 one year after graduating and $41,169 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does El Paso Community College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, El Paso Community College ranks #332 by median pay four years after graduation, and #311 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at El Paso Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($46,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $4,308.
← All data for El Paso Community College · Methodology
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.