Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate's degree · SOWELA Technical Community College · Lake Charles, LA
$23,832Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$35,884Median earnings 4 years after
$30,490Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
18Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at SOWELA Technical Community College earn a median of $23,832 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).
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's degree) at other Louisiana schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Community College Baton Rouge | $36,066 | $19,500 |
| Bossier Parish Community College Bossier City | $32,318 | $20,375 |
| Delgado Community College New Orleans | $29,276 | $24,719 |
| Remington College-Shreveport Campus Shreveport | $26,952 | $20,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from SOWELA Technical Community College make?
The median salary is $23,832 one year after graduation and $30,490 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.