Criminal Justice and Corrections at McLennan Community College
Waco, TX · Associate's Degree · about 53 graduates a year
McLennan Community College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How McLennan 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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| 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 |
| 266 | Amarillo College Amarillo, TX | $44,946 | $45,697 | #233 | $35,952 |
| 267 | McLennan Community College Waco, TX | $44,939 | $45,690 | #235 | $34,468 |
| 268 | Broward College Fort Lauderdale, FL | $44,829 | $47,715 | #203 | $34,607 |
| 269 | College of the Desert Palm Desert, CA | $44,704 | $40,678 | #338 | $32,482 |
| 270 | Midlands Technical College West Columbia, SC | $44,673 | $49,535 | #170 | $20,266 |
Other Majors at McLennan Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,438 | $66,556 | #520 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $70,400 | $50,839 | #173 of 560 |
| Business/Commerce | $46,510 | — | #137 of 205 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $44,160 | $30,690 | #400 of 947 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $41,724 | — | #332 of 476 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $40,644 | — | #46 of 160 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do McLennan Community College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,468 one year after graduating and $44,939 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does McLennan Community College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, McLennan Community College ranks #267 by median pay four years after graduation, and #235 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at McLennan Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($46,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,209.
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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.