Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate's degree · Elizabethtown Community and Technical College · Elizabethtown, KY
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$27,966Median earnings 3 years after
$41,359Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
11Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College earn a median of $27,966. 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 Kentucky schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Community and Technical College Louisville | $33,316 | — |
| Big Sandy Community and Technical College Prestonsburg | $29,432 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Elizabethtown Community and Technical College make?
The median salary is $27,966 and $41,359 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.