Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate's degree · Brookdale Community College · Lincroft, NJ
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Brookdale Community College earn a median of $30,595 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 $11,500, about 38% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's degree) at other New Jersey schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex College Edison | $32,712 | $7,250 |
| Sussex County Community College Newton | $32,079 | $8,250 |
| Essex County College Newark | $31,908 | — |
| UCNJ Union College of Union County New Jersey Cranford | $30,629 | $11,861 |
| Berkeley College-Woodland Park Woodland Park | $29,460 | $15,602 |
| Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus Sewell | $28,991 | $12,000 |
| Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus Vineland | $28,991 | $12,000 |
| Rowan College at Burlington County Mount Laurel | $27,775 | $9,750 |
| Camden County College Blackwood | $27,603 | $12,285 |
| Ocean County College Toms River | $27,321 | $10,980 |
| County College of Morris Randolph | $23,024 | $9,666 |
| Hudson County Community College Jersey City | $20,232 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Brookdale Community College make?
The median salary is $30,595 one year after graduation and $51,052 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.