Criminal Justice and Corrections

Associate's degree · Community College of Rhode Island · Warwick, RI

CIP 43.01

$30,219Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$49,025Median earnings 4 years after

$54,149Median earnings 5 years after

$10,500Median federal debt

33Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Community College of Rhode Island earn a median of $30,219 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 $10,500, about 35% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Community College of Rhode Island make?

The median salary is $30,219 one year after graduation and $54,149 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $10,500.

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