Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate's degree · Ridgewater College · Willmar, MN
$49,040Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$63,210Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
22Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Ridgewater College earn a median of $49,040 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).
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's degree) at other Minnesota schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota North College Hibbing | $54,328 | — |
| Century College White Bear Lake | $54,174 | $17,879 |
| North Hennepin Community College Brooklyn Park | $53,797 | $22,625 |
| Inver Hills Community College Inver Grove Heights | $52,724 | $17,000 |
| Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Cloquet | $51,144 | $9,500 |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis | $50,959 | $24,496 |
| Rochester Community and Technical College Rochester | $50,418 | $12,000 |
| Rasmussen University-Minnesota St. Cloud | $47,447 | $19,964 |
| Northland Community and Technical College Thief River Falls | $47,216 | $12,000 |
| Alexandria Technical & Community College Alexandria | $46,511 | $12,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Ridgewater College make?
The median salary is $49,040 one year after graduation.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.