Criminal Justice and Corrections

Undergraduate certificate · Somerset Community College · Somerset, KY

CIP 43.01

$34,245Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$12,937Median federal debt
64Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Somerset Community College earn a median of $34,245 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $57,702 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,878–$76,285). Median debt is $12,937, about 38% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate certificate) at other Kentucky schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Lexington
$44,752$8,750

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $34,245 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,937.

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