Criminal Justice and Corrections at Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, TX · Associate's Degree · about 100 graduates a year
Texas Southmost College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 19% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Texas Southmost 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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| 328 | Baton Rouge Community College Baton Rouge, LA | $41,587 | $48,140 | #198 | $36,066 |
| 329 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL | $41,540 | $44,214 | #265 | $33,292 |
| 330 | Imperial Valley College Imperial, CA | $41,312 | $37,591 | #405 | $27,313 |
| 331 | Texas Southmost College Brownsville, TX | $41,284 | $41,974 | #308 | $25,923 |
| 332 | El Paso Community College El Paso, TX | $41,169 | $41,857 | #311 | $25,846 |
| 333 | Jamestown Community College Jamestown, NY | $41,006 | $39,029 | #373 | $25,684 |
| 334 | National American University-Rapid City Rapid City, SD | $41,000 | $44,132 | #266 | — |
Other Majors at Texas Southmost College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $66,687 | $61,406 | #226 of 560 |
| Social Work | $44,990 | — | #8 of 36 |
| Business/Commerce | $41,614 | $25,873 | #174 of 205 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,191 | $22,111 | #733 of 947 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $27,445 | $10,576 | #152 of 160 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Texas Southmost College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,923 one year after graduating and $41,284 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Texas Southmost College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Texas Southmost College ranks #331 by median pay four years after graduation, and #308 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Texas Southmost College worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($46,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $8,000.
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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.