Criminal Justice and Corrections at South Texas College
Mcallen, TX · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 38 graduates a year
South Texas College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How South Texas College Compares for Criminal Justice and Corrections
All 176 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 | Monroe Community College Rochester, NY | $113,262 | $107,802 | #2 | $85,061 |
| 2 | Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa, CA | $106,298 | $96,724 | #3 | $111,649 |
| 3 | Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA | $106,032 | $107,835 | #1 | $69,937 |
| 4 | San Diego Miramar College San Diego, CA | $105,621 | $96,108 | #4 | $91,647 |
| 5 | San Bernardino Valley College San Bernardino, CA | $99,385 | $90,434 | #5 | $94,285 |
| 6 | Erie Community College Buffalo, NY | $92,087 | $87,648 | #9 | $70,012 |
| 7 | Front Range Community College Westminster, CO | $90,593 | $84,722 | #14 | $69,776 |
| 8 | Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN | $90,231 | $86,190 | #11 | — |
| 9 | Moreno Valley College Moreno Valley, CA | $89,812 | $81,723 | #18 | $81,339 |
| 10 | Delaware County Community College Media, PA | $88,630 | $90,138 | #6 | $57,464 |
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| 85 | Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-salem, NC | $56,886 | $61,047 | #78 | $48,388 |
| 86 | Lenoir Community College Kinston, NC | $56,841 | $60,998 | #79 | — |
| 87 | College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID | $56,605 | $60,192 | #83 | $43,684 |
| 88 | South Texas College Mcallen, TX | $56,285 | $57,225 | #98 | $49,125 |
| 89 | Marion Technical College Marion, OH | $56,071 | $59,836 | #86 | — |
| 90 | Eastern Florida State College Melbourne, FL | $56,068 | $59,677 | #87 | $51,461 |
| 91 | Central Lakes College-Brainerd Brainerd, MN | $56,063 | $53,552 | #118 | — |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Credentials at South Texas College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $25,738 | $39,235 | — |
Other Majors at South Texas College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $55,675 | $33,171 | #399 of 757 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $54,273 | $42,378 | #177 of 290 |
| Precision Metal Working | $45,926 | $24,265 | #231 of 365 |
| Fire Protection | $43,838 | — | #36 of 37 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $41,670 | $26,091 | #260 of 319 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $41,624 | $25,711 | #186 of 226 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | $39,957 | $20,150 | #145 of 152 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $33,578 | $25,817 | #343 of 496 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $32,971 | — | #4 of 5 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $31,238 | — | #19 of 19 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $24,673 | — | #628 of 637 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | $22,196 | $16,475 | #102 of 104 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $20,496 | — | #59 of 59 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Texas College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,125 one year after graduating and $56,285 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South Texas College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 176 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, South Texas College ranks #88 by median pay four years after graduation, and #98 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at South Texas College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($57,702).
← All data for South Texas 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.