Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate's degree · Mount Wachusett Community College · Gardner, MA
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
| College | Earnings (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.