Criminal Justice and Corrections at Northwood Technical College
Rice Lake, WI · Associate's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Northwood Technical College graduates in criminal justice and corrections earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northwood Technical 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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| 261 | Coalinga College Coalinga, CA | $45,044 | $40,987 | #331 | $30,315 |
| 262 | Howard College Big Spring, TX | $45,025 | $45,777 | #231 | $33,724 |
| 263 | Southwest College for the Deaf Big Spring, TX | $45,025 | $45,777 | #232 | $33,724 |
| 264 | Northwood Technical College Rice Lake, WI | $44,992 | $46,816 | #217 | $44,966 |
| 265 | Riverside City College Riverside, CA | $44,951 | $40,902 | #334 | $25,824 |
| 266 | Amarillo College Amarillo, TX | $44,946 | $45,697 | #233 | $35,952 |
| 267 | McLennan Community College Waco, TX | $44,939 | $45,690 | #235 | $34,468 |
Other Majors at Northwood Technical College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $73,503 | $64,281 | #785 of 962 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $55,930 | — | #56 of 122 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,003 | $41,564 | #192 of 547 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $46,308 | $35,039 | #159 of 225 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $41,762 | $25,557 | #22 of 58 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | $41,473 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $41,415 | $34,672 | #130 of 286 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $40,716 | $23,818 | #349 of 476 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $39,229 | $18,516 | #24 of 93 |
| Gerontology | $39,217 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | $31,016 | $27,494 | #53 of 57 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwood Technical College criminal justice and corrections graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,966 one year after graduating and $44,992 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwood Technical College rank for criminal justice and corrections?
Among 426 colleges reporting earnings for criminal justice and corrections graduates, Northwood Technical College ranks #264 by median pay four years after graduation, and #217 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is criminal justice and corrections at Northwood Technical College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for criminal justice and corrections ($46,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $9,434.
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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.