Criminal Justice and Corrections

Associate's degree · Metropolitan Community College Area · Omaha, NE

CIP 43.01

$28,511Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$48,500Median earnings 4 years after
$44,862Median earnings 5 years after
$11,424Median federal debt
18Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Metropolitan Community College Area earn a median of $28,511 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 $11,424, about 40% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Northeast Community College
Norfolk
$33,064$8,040
Southeast Community College Area
Lincoln
$28,473$14,463

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Metropolitan Community College Area make?

The median salary is $28,511 one year after graduation and $44,862 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,424.

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