Criminal Justice and Corrections at Howard College
Big Spring, TX · Associate's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Howard College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Howard 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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| 259 | Merced College Merced, CA | $45,151 | $41,084 | #330 | $31,050 |
| 260 | Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Asheville, NC | $45,137 | $48,438 | #190 | — |
| 261 | Coalinga College Coalinga, CA | $45,044 | $40,987 | #331 | $30,315 |
| 262 | Howard College Big Spring, TX | $45,025 | $45,777 | #231 | $33,724 |
| 263 | Southwest College for the Deaf Big Spring, TX | $45,025 | $45,777 | #232 | $33,724 |
| 264 | Northwood Technical College Rice Lake, WI | $44,992 | $46,816 | #217 | $44,966 |
| 265 | Riverside City College Riverside, CA | $44,951 | $40,902 | #334 | $25,824 |
Other Majors at Howard College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $88,935 | $74,542 | #203 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $75,720 | $57,122 | #108 of 560 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $70,345 | $54,428 | #77 of 237 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $50,103 | $36,240 | #91 of 947 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $49,287 | $18,922 | #17 of 28 |
| Business/Commerce | $45,139 | — | #142 of 205 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Howard College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,724 one year after graduating and $45,025 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Howard College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Howard College ranks #262 by median pay four years after graduation, and #231 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Howard College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% 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.