Criminal Justice and Corrections

Associate's degree · Valencia College · Orlando, FL

CIP 43.01

$33,246Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$47,005Median earnings 4 years after
$35,792Median earnings 5 years after
$12,500Median federal debt
51Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Valencia College earn a median of $33,246 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 $12,500, about 38% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (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
Hillsborough College
Tampa
$33,013$12,586

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Valencia College make?

The median salary is $33,246 one year after graduation and $35,792 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,500.

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