Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate's degree · Polk State College · Winter Haven, FL
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,056Median earnings 4 years after
$43,437Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
27Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Polk State College earn a median of $48,056. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $46,706 four years after graduating (middle half: $31,475–$63,659).
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's degree) at other Florida schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Rasmussen University-Florida Ocala | $47,447 | $19,964 |
| Saint Leo University Saint Leo | $37,236 | $29,500 |
| Seminole State College of Florida Sanford | $36,589 | $10,980 |
| Broward College Fort Lauderdale | $34,607 | — |
| Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale | $33,292 | $23,770 |
| Valencia College Orlando | $33,246 | $12,500 |
| Hillsborough College Tampa | $33,013 | $12,586 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Polk State College make?
The median salary is $48,056 and $43,437 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.