Criminal Justice and Corrections

Associate's degree · Mount Wachusett Community College · Gardner, MA

CIP 43.01

$27,226Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$60,626Median earnings 4 years after
$45,851Median earnings 5 years after
$11,961Median federal debt
6Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Mount Wachusett Community College earn a median of $27,226 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 $11,961, about 44% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Bunker Hill Community College
Boston
$47,573—
Massachusetts Bay Community College
Wellesley Hills
$45,144—
Middlesex Community College
Bedford
$41,796$8,694
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester
$40,039$15,298
Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill
$39,426$9,250
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke
$37,533$5,590
Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield
$37,044$5,038
Massasoit Community College
Brockton
$36,927$9,725
Bristol Community College
Fall River
$36,706$7,650
North Shore Community College
Danvers
$32,379$7,449

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $27,226 one year after graduation and $45,851 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,961.

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