Criminal Justice and Corrections

Associate's degree · Ivy Tech Community College · Indianapolis, IN

CIP 43.01

$34,299Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$43,252Median earnings 4 years after
$43,079Median earnings 5 years after
$10,943Median federal debt
180Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Ivy Tech Community College earn a median of $34,299 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 $10,943, about 32% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette
$50,881$13,000
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Marion
$38,495$24,250
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion
$38,495$24,250
Vincennes University
Vincennes
$34,748$12,000
Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies
Fort Wayne
$34,328$26,857
Indiana Institute of Technology
Fort Wayne
$34,328$26,857

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Ivy Tech Community College make?

The median salary is $34,299 one year after graduation and $43,079 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $10,943.

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