Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate's degree · Del Mar College · Corpus Christi, TX
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,377Median earnings 4 years after
$44,768Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
39Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Del Mar College earn a median of $53,377. 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 Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Central Texas College Killeen | $39,465 | — |
| Lone Star College System The Woodlands | $37,578 | $9,091 |
| Dallas College Dallas | $37,202 | $13,113 |
| Austin Community College District Austin | $37,119 | $12,184 |
| Amarillo College Amarillo | $35,952 | $16,750 |
| San Antonio College San Antonio | $34,867 | $9,711 |
| McLennan Community College Waco | $34,468 | $11,209 |
| Southwest College for the Deaf Big Spring | $33,724 | — |
| Howard College Big Spring | $33,724 | — |
| Northwest Vista College San Antonio | $32,807 | — |
| Tarrant County College District Fort Worth | $32,315 | $13,168 |
| Blinn College District Brenham | $30,374 | $14,240 |
| Tyler Junior College Tyler | $30,127 | $8,000 |
| American InterContinental University-Houston Houston | $28,600 | $22,625 |
| Collin County Community College District McKinney | $28,066 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Del Mar College make?
The median salary is $53,377 and $44,768 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.