Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate's degree · Southern Maine Community College · South Portland, ME
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Southern Maine Community College earn a median of $44,869 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 $9,414, about 21% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's degree) at other Maine schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Community College Auburn | $43,112 | $9,378 |
Highest-paying Criminal Justice and Corrections programs nationwide →
Other programs at Southern Maine Community College
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree
$67,850 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree
$64,549 - Electrical and Power Transmission InstallersUndergraduate certificate
$47,382 - Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree
$45,319 - Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree
$43,181 - Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementAssociate's degree
$41,813 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree
$40,964 - Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralAssociate's degree
$39,347 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree
$32,052 - Radio, Television, and Digital CommunicationAssociate's degree
$29,853 - Education, GeneralAssociate's degree
$28,061 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$27,742 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsAssociate's degree
$25,603 - Fire ProtectionAssociate's degree
$57,099 - Human Services, GeneralAssociate's degree
$24,455 - Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)Associate's degree
$52,055 - Precision Metal WorkingAssociate's degree
$53,258 - Culinary Arts and Related ServicesAssociate's degree
$33,350 - Computer ScienceAssociate's degree
$63,690 - Agricultural Production OperationsAssociate's degree
$40,025
Frequently asked questions
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Southern Maine Community College make?
The median salary is $44,869 one year after graduation and $52,803 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $9,414.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.