Criminal Justice and Corrections

Associate's degree · Salt Lake Community College · Salt Lake City, UT

CIP 43.01

$44,042Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,197Median earnings 4 years after
$57,675Median earnings 5 years after
$8,238Median federal debt
104Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Salt Lake Community College earn a median of $44,042 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). Median debt is $8,238, about 19% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Salt Lake Community College make?

The median salary is $44,042 one year after graduation and $57,675 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $8,238.

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