Criminal Justice and Corrections

Associate's degree · College of Southern Nevada · Las Vegas, NV

CIP 43.01

$26,301Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$46,588Median earnings 4 years after
$39,823Median earnings 5 years after
$7,404Median federal debt
161Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at College of Southern Nevada earn a median of $26,301 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 $7,404, about 28% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from College of Southern Nevada make?

The median salary is $26,301 one year after graduation and $39,823 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $7,404.

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