Criminal Justice and Corrections
Undergraduate certificate · Gaston College · Dallas, NC
$50,038Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,901Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
64Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Gaston College earn a median of $50,038 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $57,702 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,878–$76,285).
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate certificate) at other North Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Fear Community College Wilmington | $52,282 | — |
| Durham Technical Community College Durham | $49,893 | — |
| Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-Salem | $48,388 | — |
| Wilson Community College Wilson | $48,304 | — |
| South Piedmont Community College Polkton | $47,748 | — |
| Mitchell Community College Statesville | $47,001 | — |
| Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Salisbury | $46,993 | — |
| Western Piedmont Community College Morganton | $44,397 | — |
| Cleveland Community College Shelby | $44,116 | — |
| Coastal Carolina Community College Jacksonville | $43,070 | — |
| Wilkes Community College Wilkesboro | $41,251 | — |
| Wayne Community College Goldsboro | $40,557 | — |
| Davidson-Davie Community College Thomasville | $38,392 | $15,584 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Gaston College make?
The median salary is $50,038 one year after graduation.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.