Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate's degree · Trinity Valley Community College · Athens, TX
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Trinity Valley Community College earn a median of $31,726. 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 $9,500, about 30% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
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 Trinity Valley Community College make?
The median salary is $31,726 and $38,562 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $9,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.