Criminal Justice and Corrections at Southwest Virginia Community College
Cedar Bluff, VA · Associate's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Southwest Virginia Community College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Southwest Virginia Community 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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| 227 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $46,582 | $49,946 | #161 | $31,103 |
| 228 | North Central Michigan College Petoskey, MI | $46,463 | $48,990 | #181 | — |
| 229 | Western Piedmont Community College Morganton, NC | $46,450 | $49,847 | #162 | — |
| 230 | Southwest Virginia Community College Cedar Bluff, VA | $46,441 | $42,289 | #301 | — |
| 231 | Fresno City College Fresno, CA | $46,395 | $42,216 | #303 | $29,467 |
| 232 | Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee, WI | $46,366 | $48,246 | #196 | $38,027 |
| 233 | Owens Community College Perrysburg, OH | $46,300 | $49,409 | #174 | $38,671 |
Other Majors at Southwest Virginia Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $73,168 | $56,221 | #798 of 962 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $45,164 | $32,327 | #254 of 476 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,579 | $23,756 | #509 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southwest Virginia Community College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn $46,441 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southwest Virginia Community College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Southwest Virginia Community College ranks #230 by median pay four years after graduation, and #301 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Southwest Virginia Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($46,706).
← All data for Southwest Virginia 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.