Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate's degree · West Georgia Technical College · Waco, GA
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$29,877Median earnings 3 years after
$36,783Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
4Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at West Georgia Technical College earn a median of $29,877. 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 Georgia schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| North Georgia Technical College Clarkesville | $31,698 | — |
| Miller-Motte College-Augusta Augusta | $30,539 | $26,692 |
| Miller-Motte College-Columbus Columbus | $30,539 | $26,692 |
| American InterContinental University-Atlanta Atlanta | $28,600 | $22,625 |
| Georgia Military College Milledgeville | $26,636 | $11,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from West Georgia Technical College make?
The median salary is $29,877 and $36,783 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.