Criminal Justice and Corrections
Undergraduate certificate · Houston City College · Houston, TX
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Houston City College earn a median of $56,454 one year after completing the program. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $57,702 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,878–$76,285). Median debt is $9,500, about 17% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate certificate) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Laredo College Laredo | $72,049 | — |
| Lamar Institute of Technology Beaumont | $71,733 | — |
| Alvin Community College Alvin | $67,797 | — |
| Blinn College District Brenham | $61,585 | — |
| Galveston College Galveston | $61,086 | — |
| Wharton County Junior College Wharton | $55,919 | — |
| Austin Community College District Austin | $55,230 | — |
| San Antonio College San Antonio | $52,557 | — |
| South Plains College Levelland | $49,987 | — |
| South Texas College McAllen | $49,125 | — |
| Amarillo College Amarillo | $48,916 | — |
| College of the Mainland Texas City | $48,704 | — |
| Southwest Texas College Uvalde | $41,320 | — |
| Dallas College Dallas | $35,569 | $14,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Houston City College make?
The median salary is $56,454 one year after graduation and $56,987 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.