Criminal Justice and Corrections

Associate's degree · National American University-Rapid City · Rapid City, SD

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$41,000Median earnings 4 years after
$36,797Median earnings 5 years after
$31,370Median federal debt
5Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at National American University-Rapid City earn a median of $27,142. 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 $31,370, about 116% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's degree) at other South Dakota schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Southeast Technical College
Sioux Falls
$49,560—
Lake Area Technical College
Watertown
$41,230$12,000
Western Dakota Technical College
Rapid City
$27,459$15,750

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from National American University-Rapid City make?

The median salary is $27,142 and $36,797 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $31,370.

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