Criminal Justice and Corrections at Potomac State College of West Virginia University
Keyser, WV · Associate's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Potomac State College of West Virginia University graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Potomac State College of West Virginia University 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 |
| … | |||||
| 378 | Navarro College Corsicana, TX | $38,213 | $38,851 | #377 | — |
| 379 | George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville Hanceville, AL | $38,151 | $43,305 | #285 | $35,238 |
| 380 | South Georgia Technical College Americus, GA | $38,095 | $39,436 | #364 | — |
| 381 | Potomac State College of West Virginia University Keyser, WV | $37,934 | $44,878 | #248 | — |
| 382 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $37,934 | $44,878 | #249 | — |
| 383 | Brookline College-Phoenix Phoenix, AZ | $37,865 | $38,907 | #374 | $31,295 |
| 384 | Brookline College-Tempe Tempe, AZ | $37,865 | $38,907 | #375 | $31,295 |
Other Majors at Potomac State College of West Virginia University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,233 | $14,865 | #266 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Potomac State College of West Virginia University criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn $37,934 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Potomac State College of West Virginia University rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Potomac State College of West Virginia University ranks #381 by median pay four years after graduation, and #248 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Potomac State College of West Virginia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($46,706).
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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.