Criminal Justice and Corrections at Brightpoint Community College
Chester, VA · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 26 graduates a year
Brightpoint Community College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 40% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Brightpoint Community 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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| 169 | UEI College-Garden Grove Garden Grove, CA | $35,305 | $32,125 | #171 | $29,663 |
| 170 | UEI College-Stockton Stockton, CA | $35,305 | $32,125 | #172 | $29,663 |
| 171 | Isothermal Community College Spindale, NC | $35,182 | $37,755 | #153 | — |
| 172 | Brightpoint Community College Chester, VA | $34,742 | $31,636 | #173 | $33,360 |
| 173 | Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH | $31,671 | $33,798 | #163 | $29,888 |
| 174 | UEI College-Fresno Fresno, CA | $29,887 | $27,195 | #175 | $23,849 |
| 175 | UEI College-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $29,887 | $27,195 | #176 | $23,849 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Credentials at Brightpoint Community College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $34,171 | $34,868 | — |
Other Majors at Brightpoint Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $72,129 | $58,732 | #45 of 59 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $57,941 | $39,204 | #11 of 22 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $56,038 | — | #44 of 226 |
| Precision Metal Working | $52,992 | $39,273 | #88 of 365 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $46,788 | — | #66 of 120 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,281 | $25,451 | #40 of 100 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $36,966 | — | #32 of 42 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $33,960 | — | #21 of 59 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $27,491 | $15,667 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Brightpoint Community College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,360 one year after graduating and $34,742 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Brightpoint Community College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 176 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Brightpoint Community College ranks #172 by median pay four years after graduation, and #173 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Brightpoint Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 40% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($57,702).
← All data for Brightpoint Community 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.