Criminal Justice and Corrections
Undergraduate certificate · Southwest Texas College · Uvalde, TX
$41,320Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$52,808Median earnings 4 years after
$36,243Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
32Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Southwest Texas College earn a median of $41,320 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).
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 | — |
| Houston City College Houston | $56,454 | $9,500 |
| 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 | — |
| Dallas College Dallas | $35,569 | $14,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Southwest Texas College make?
The median salary is $41,320 one year after graduation and $36,243 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.