Criminal Justice and Corrections

Associate's degree · Generations College · Chicago, IL

CIP 43.01

$28,031Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$40,226Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$20,000Median federal debt
9Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Generations College earn a median of $28,031 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 $20,000, about 71% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Rasmussen University-Illinois
Rockford
$47,447$19,964
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine
$38,474—
Lewis and Clark Community College
Godfrey
$31,763—
Morton College
Cicero
$31,143—
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn
$28,749—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $28,031 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,000.

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