Criminal Justice and Corrections

Associate's degree · Northeast Community College · Norfolk, NE

CIP 43.01

$33,064Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$45,484Median earnings 4 years after
$43,389Median earnings 5 years after
$8,040Median federal debt
31Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Northeast Community College earn a median of $33,064 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 $8,040, about 24% 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
Metropolitan Community College Area
Omaha
$28,511$11,424
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 Northeast Community College make?

The median salary is $33,064 one year after graduation and $43,389 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $8,040.

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