Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate's degree · Gaston College · Dallas, NC
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$38,902Median earnings 4 years after
$45,493Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
18Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Gaston College earn a median of $32,121. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $46,706 four years after graduating (middle half: $31,475–$63,659).
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's degree) at other North Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte | $44,616 | — |
| Vance-Granville Community College Henderson | $39,750 | — |
| Davidson-Davie Community College Thomasville | $36,213 | $18,617 |
| Guilford Technical Community College Jamestown | $34,400 | $18,500 |
| Pitt Community College Winterville | $33,018 | $12,500 |
| Miller-Motte College-Fayetteville Fayetteville | $30,539 | $26,692 |
| Central Carolina Community College Sanford | $28,734 | — |
| Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-Salem | $22,389 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Gaston College make?
The median salary is $32,121 and $45,493 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.