Criminal Justice and Corrections

Undergraduate certificate · Tidewater Community College · Norfolk, VA

CIP 43.01

$27,916Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$47,471Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$12,304Median federal debt
54Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Tidewater Community College earn a median of $27,916 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 $12,304, about 44% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate certificate) at other Virginia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Brightpoint Community College
Chester
$33,360—
Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach
$28,070$12,350

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $27,916 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,304.

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