Criminal Justice and Corrections

Associate's degree · Pitt Community College · Winterville, NC

CIP 43.01

$33,018Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$39,819Median earnings 4 years after
$40,672Median earnings 5 years after
$12,500Median federal debt
27Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Pitt Community College earn a median of $33,018 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 $12,500, about 38% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's degree) at other North Carolina schools

CollegeEarnings (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
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 Pitt Community College make?

The median salary is $33,018 one year after graduation and $40,672 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,500.

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