Criminal Justice and Corrections

Associate's degree · Fox Valley Technical College · Appleton, WI

CIP 43.01

$39,571Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$60,438Median earnings 4 years after
$56,146Median earnings 5 years after
$11,000Median federal debt
73Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Fox Valley Technical College earn a median of $39,571 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 $11,000, about 28% 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
Blackhawk Technical College
Janesville
$40,164$9,493
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 Fox Valley Technical College make?

The median salary is $39,571 one year after graduation and $56,146 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,000.

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