Criminal Justice and Corrections

Associate's degree · Arkansas Tech University · Russellville, AR

CIP 43.01

$36,076Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,859Median earnings 4 years after
$45,728Median earnings 5 years after
$24,710Median federal debt
22Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Arkansas Tech University earn a median of $36,076 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $46,706 four years after graduating (middle half: $31,475–$63,659). Median debt is $24,710, about 68% of first-year earnings.

Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's degree) at other Arkansas schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Arkansas Grantham
LIttle Rock
$39,043$21,280
National Park College
Hot Springs
$34,904—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Arkansas Tech University make?

The median salary is $36,076 one year after graduation and $45,728 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,710.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.