Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate's degree · Prairie State College · Chicago Heights, IL
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$39,190Median earnings 4 years after
$43,545Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
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How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Prairie State College earn a median of $39,190. 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 Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (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 | — |
| Generations College Chicago | $28,031 | $20,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Prairie State College make?
The median salary is $39,190 and $43,545 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.