Criminal Justice and Corrections

Undergraduate certificate · Lackawanna College · Scranton, PA

CIP 43.01

$49,642Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$85,937Median earnings 4 years after
$75,891Median earnings 5 years after
$4,865Median federal debt
62Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Lackawanna College earn a median of $49,642 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). Median debt is $4,865, about 10% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate certificate) at other Pennsylvania schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell
$69,937—
Delaware County Community College
Media
$57,464$5,100
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg
$38,907$22,250

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Lackawanna College make?

The median salary is $49,642 one year after graduation and $75,891 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $4,865.

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