Criminal Justice and Corrections at Temple College
Temple, TX · Associate's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Temple College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Temple 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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| 402 | Miller-Motte College-Fayetteville Fayetteville, NC | $37,018 | $39,726 | #359 | $30,539 |
| 403 | Miller-Motte College-Columbus Columbus, GA | $37,018 | $38,321 | #383 | $30,539 |
| 404 | Miller-Motte College-Augusta Augusta, GA | $37,018 | $38,321 | #384 | $30,539 |
| 405 | Temple College Temple, TX | $36,835 | $37,450 | #406 | — |
| 406 | Westmoreland County Community College Youngwood, PA | $36,812 | $37,438 | #407 | — |
| 407 | Virginia Western Community College Roanoke, VA | $36,760 | $33,473 | #424 | — |
| 408 | Itawamba Community College Fulton, MS | $36,652 | $44,470 | #261 | $32,996 |
Other Majors at Temple College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $91,365 | $72,579 | #167 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $72,738 | $63,168 | #141 of 560 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $70,328 | $58,710 | #78 of 237 |
| Business/Commerce | $48,752 | — | #118 of 205 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,899 | $29,609 | #420 of 947 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $33,898 | — | #511 of 547 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Temple College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn $36,835 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Temple College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Temple College ranks #405 by median pay four years after graduation, and #406 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Temple College worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($46,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $10,570.
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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.