Criminal Justice and Corrections

Associate's degree · Blackhawk Technical College · Janesville, WI

CIP 43.01

$40,164Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$49,012Median earnings 4 years after
$43,238Median earnings 5 years after
$9,493Median federal debt
22Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Blackhawk Technical College earn a median of $40,164 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 $9,493, about 24% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's degree) at other Wisconsin schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Fennimore
$51,806$10,000
Rasmussen University-Wisconsin
Green Bay
$47,447$19,964
Northwood Technical College
Rice Lake
$44,966$9,434
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee
$41,591$12,187
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton
$39,571$11,000
Northcentral Technical College
Wausau
$39,421$8,000
Madison Area Technical College
Madison
$39,174$13,375
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha
$38,881$13,292
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee
$38,027$14,871
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire
$37,671$11,000
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay
$36,713—
Moraine Park Technical College
Fond du Lac
$33,824—
Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa
Wauwatosa
$32,211$20,827

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Blackhawk Technical College make?

The median salary is $40,164 one year after graduation and $43,238 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $9,493.

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