Criminal Justice and Corrections at Northwest Vista College
San Antonio, TX · Associate's Degree
Northwest Vista College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Northwest Vista 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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| 191 | UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ Cranford, NJ | $47,693 | $41,859 | #310 | $30,629 |
| 192 | Tarrant County College District Fort Worth, TX | $47,675 | $48,471 | #187 | $32,315 |
| 193 | North Central Texas College Gainesville, TX | $47,644 | $48,440 | #188 | — |
| 194 | Northwest Vista College San Antonio, TX | $47,630 | $48,426 | #191 | $32,807 |
| 195 | Hudson Valley Community College Troy, NY | $47,627 | $45,331 | #243 | $30,093 |
| 196 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $47,624 | $50,641 | #141 | — |
| 197 | Tidewater Community College Norfolk, VA | $47,597 | $43,341 | #284 | $26,013 |
Other Majors at Northwest Vista College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $73,123 | — | #34 of 53 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $63,465 | — | #28 of 122 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $59,338 | — | #8 of 28 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,364 | $36,713 | #288 of 547 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,330 | $22,352 | #21 of 160 |
| Biology | $47,186 | $28,923 | #19 of 47 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $43,859 | — | #3 of 21 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $40,809 | $25,952 | #633 of 947 |
| Psychology | $38,903 | — | #55 of 106 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwest Vista College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,807 one year after graduating and $47,630 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwest Vista College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Northwest Vista College ranks #194 by median pay four years after graduation, and #191 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Northwest Vista College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% 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.