Criminal Justice and Corrections

Associate's degree · South College · Knoxville, TN

CIP 43.01

$24,095Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
35Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at South College earn a median of $24,095 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).

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga
Chattanooga
$30,539$26,692
Remington College-Memphis Campus
Memphis
$26,952$20,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $24,095 one year after graduation.

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