Criminal Justice and Corrections

Associate's degree · Delgado Community College · New Orleans, LA

CIP 43.01

$29,276Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$35,739Median earnings 4 years after
$34,181Median earnings 5 years after
$24,719Median federal debt
42Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Delgado Community College earn a median of $29,276 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 $24,719, about 84% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge
$36,066$19,500
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City
$32,318$20,375
Remington College-Shreveport Campus
Shreveport
$26,952$20,000
SOWELA Technical Community College
Lake Charles
$23,832—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $29,276 one year after graduation and $34,181 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,719.

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