Criminal Justice and Corrections
Undergraduate certificate · Miami Dade College · Miami, FL
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Miami Dade College earn a median of $34,209 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). Median debt is $5,942, about 17% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate certificate) at other Florida schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach State College Lake Worth | $69,415 | $4,892 |
| Hillsborough College Tampa | $62,249 | $8,127 |
| Indian River State College Fort Pierce | $60,298 | — |
| Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville | $60,055 | — |
| Fort Myers Technical College Fort Myers | $58,949 | — |
| Manatee Technical College Bradenton | $58,216 | — |
| Polk State College Winter Haven | $53,333 | — |
| Osceola Technical College Kissimmee | $53,164 | — |
| Daytona State College Daytona Beach | $52,755 | $4,446 |
| Eastern Florida State College Melbourne | $51,461 | — |
| Northwest Florida State College Niceville | $48,087 | — |
| George Stone Technical College Pensacola | $45,951 | — |
| Gulf Coast State College Panama City | $45,648 | — |
| Lake Technical College Eustis | $45,472 | — |
| Florida Gateway College Lake City | $44,048 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Miami Dade College make?
The median salary is $34,209 one year after graduation and $50,008 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $5,942.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.