Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate's degree · Dutchess Community College · Poughkeepsie, NY
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Dutchess Community College earn a median of $26,891 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 $11,000, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| SUNY Broome Community College Binghamton | $40,721 | $11,000 |
| Genesee Community College Batavia | $38,483 | $10,214 |
| Herkimer County Community College Herkimer | $37,597 | $12,000 |
| Mohawk Valley Community College Utica | $36,754 | $11,730 |
| Clinton Community College Plattsburgh | $36,546 | $10,975 |
| Orange County Community College Middletown | $36,111 | $13,303 |
| Columbia-Greene Community College Hudson | $34,411 | — |
| Jefferson Community College Watertown | $34,219 | $13,000 |
| Berkeley College-New York New York | $33,365 | $20,822 |
| Erie Community College Buffalo | $33,340 | $6,862 |
| SUNY Corning Community College Corning | $33,166 | $12,000 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Online Orchard Park | $32,211 | $20,827 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Greece Rochester | $32,211 | $20,827 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo Buffalo | $32,211 | $20,827 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North Liverpool | $32,211 | $20,827 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Dutchess Community College make?
The median salary is $26,891 one year after graduation and $47,438 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.