Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate's degree · Harrisburg Area Community College · Harrisburg, PA
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Harrisburg Area Community College earn a median of $37,916 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 $14,000, about 37% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell | $47,990 | $12,608 |
| YTI Career Institute-York York | $36,634 | $16,904 |
| Pennsylvania Western University California | $34,873 | — |
| Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia | $34,224 | $11,000 |
| Lehigh Carbon Community College Schnecksville | $33,360 | $11,000 |
| Community College of Allegheny County Pittsburgh | $32,921 | $13,085 |
| Luzerne County Community College Nanticoke | $32,847 | $8,068 |
| Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Johnstown | $31,499 | $9,664 |
| Northampton County Area Community College Bethlehem | $31,430 | $15,250 |
| Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute-Allentown Allentown | $30,539 | $26,692 |
| Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute-Lewisburg Lewisburg | $30,539 | $26,692 |
| Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute Wyomissing | $30,539 | $26,692 |
| Bucks County Community College Newtown | $28,719 | $10,169 |
| Lackawanna College Scranton | $22,394 | $18,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Harrisburg Area Community College make?
The median salary is $37,916 one year after graduation and $45,136 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.