Criminal Justice and Corrections
Undergraduate certificate · Otero College · La Junta, CO
$50,431Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$42,392Median earnings 4 years after
$48,869Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
26Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Otero College earn a median of $50,431 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $57,702 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,878–$76,285).
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate certificate) at other Colorado schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Red Rocks Community College Lakewood | $72,583 | — |
| Front Range Community College Westminster | $69,776 | — |
| Colorado Mountain College Glenwood Springs | $68,129 | — |
| Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction | $65,638 | — |
| Aims Community College Greeley | $57,841 | $5,500 |
| Technical College of the Rockies Delta | $56,589 | $4,750 |
| Arapahoe Community College Littleton | $54,371 | — |
| Pueblo Community College Pueblo | $52,241 | $5,344 |
| Pikes Peak State College Colorado Springs | $50,546 | — |
| Trinidad State College Trinidad | $42,381 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Otero College make?
The median salary is $50,431 one year after graduation and $48,869 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.