Criminal Justice and Corrections

Associate's degree · Columbia College · Columbia, MO

CIP 43.01

$47,941Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$52,148Median earnings 4 years after
$41,683Median earnings 5 years after
$26,418Median federal debt
31Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Columbia College earn a median of $47,941 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 $26,418, about 55% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin
$31,103$19,990

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $47,941 one year after graduation and $41,683 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,418.

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