Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate's degree · Kent State University at Kent · Kent, OH
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Kent State University at Kent earn a median of $47,306. 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 $19,501, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's degree) at other Ohio schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| North Central State College Mansfield | $47,397 | — |
| Ohio University-Main Campus Athens | $44,159 | $13,000 |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Lancaster | $44,159 | $13,000 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton | $44,159 | $13,000 |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe | $44,159 | $13,000 |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville | $44,159 | $13,000 |
| Central Ohio Technical College Newark | $40,065 | — |
| Owens Community College Perrysburg | $38,671 | $14,250 |
| Cuyahoga Community College District Cleveland | $38,595 | $6,846 |
| University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College Blue Ash | $38,399 | $13,299 |
| University of Cincinnati-Clermont College Batavia | $38,399 | $13,299 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati | $38,399 | $13,299 |
| University of Akron Main Campus Akron | $35,094 | $14,375 |
| Stark State College North Canton | $35,014 | $13,982 |
| Hocking College Nelsonville | $33,845 | $12,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Kent State University at Kent make?
The median salary is $47,306 and $39,173 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,501.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.