Criminal Justice and Corrections

Associate's degree · Patrick & Henry Community College · Martinsville, VA

CIP 43.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$28,227Median earnings 3 years after
$42,072Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
5Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Patrick & Henry Community College earn a median of $28,227. 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 Virginia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Liberty University
Lynchburg
$43,287$27,193
Wytheville Community College
Wytheville
$38,907—
Brightpoint Community College
Chester
$34,171—
Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach
$32,211$20,827
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk
$26,013$13,050

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Patrick & Henry Community College make?

The median salary is $28,227 and $42,072 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.