Criminal Justice and Corrections at Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, TX · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 47 graduates a year
Wharton County Junior College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Wharton County Junior 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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| 74 | Columbus State Community College Columbus, OH | $60,841 | $64,926 | #66 | — |
| 75 | Rio Salado College Tempe, AZ | $60,390 | $62,052 | #75 | $51,384 |
| 76 | Osceola Technical College Kissimmee, FL | $59,911 | $63,768 | #69 | $53,164 |
| 77 | Wharton County Junior College Wharton, TX | $59,794 | $60,793 | #81 | $55,919 |
| 78 | Stanly Community College Albemarle, NC | $59,385 | $63,729 | #70 | — |
| 79 | Houston Community College Houston, TX | $59,021 | $60,007 | #84 | $56,454 |
| 80 | Polk State College Winter Haven, FL | $58,912 | $62,704 | #73 | $53,333 |
Other Majors at Wharton County Junior College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $68,481 | — | #68 of 290 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $55,179 | $48,326 | #406 of 757 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $41,266 | $32,414 | #187 of 226 |
| Precision Metal Working | $38,674 | $28,408 | #334 of 365 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $22,910 | $19,087 | #743 of 1025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wharton County Junior College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $55,919 one year after graduating and $59,794 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wharton County Junior College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 176 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Wharton County Junior College ranks #77 by median pay four years after graduation, and #81 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Wharton County Junior College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($57,702).
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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.