Criminal Justice and Corrections

Associate's degree · Northern Essex Community College · Haverhill, MA

CIP 43.01

$39,426Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$52,309Median earnings 4 years after
$48,911Median earnings 5 years after
$9,250Median federal debt
25Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Northern Essex Community College earn a median of $39,426 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 $9,250, about 23% 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
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
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner
$27,226$11,961

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $39,426 one year after graduation and $48,911 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $9,250.

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