Criminal Justice and Corrections
Undergraduate certificate · Western Piedmont Community College · Morganton, NC
$44,397Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,871Median earnings 4 years after
$51,065Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
35Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Western Piedmont Community College earn a median of $44,397 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 | — |
| Gaston College Dallas | $50,038 | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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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Other programs at Western Piedmont Community College
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree
$66,888 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$29,365 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree
$46,450 - Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate
$30,218 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate certificate
$33,649 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Western Piedmont Community College make?
The median salary is $44,397 one year after graduation and $51,065 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.