Criminal Justice and Corrections

Undergraduate certificate · Palm Beach State College · Lake Worth, FL

CIP 43.01

$69,415Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$78,216Median earnings 4 years after
$79,900Median earnings 5 years after
$4,892Median federal debt
83Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Palm Beach State College earn a median of $69,415 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 $4,892, about 7% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate certificate) at other Florida schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
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—
Tallahassee State College
Tallahassee
$43,235$7,813

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Palm Beach State College make?

The median salary is $69,415 one year after graduation and $79,900 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $4,892.

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