Criminal Justice and Corrections

Associate's degree · Hawkeye Community College · Waterloo, IA

CIP 43.01

$49,572Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$62,551Median earnings 4 years after
$54,434Median earnings 5 years after
$11,000Median federal debt
26Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Hawkeye Community College earn a median of $49,572 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 $11,000, about 22% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City
$43,547$11,000
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny
$42,555$9,750
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge
$39,121$14,250

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $49,572 one year after graduation and $54,434 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,000.

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