Criminal Justice and Corrections

Undergraduate certificate · Hennepin Technical College · Brooklyn Park, MN

CIP 43.01

$56,699Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$73,991Median earnings 4 years after
$70,999Median earnings 5 years after
$5,329Median federal debt
153Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Hennepin Technical College earn a median of $56,699 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $57,702 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,878–$76,285). Median debt is $5,329, about 9% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate certificate) at other Minnesota schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Rasmussen University-Minnesota
St. Cloud
$67,135$6,515
Minnesota North College
Hibbing
$59,186—
Alexandria Technical & Community College
Alexandria
$54,355—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Hennepin Technical College make?

The median salary is $56,699 one year after graduation and $70,999 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $5,329.

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