Criminal Justice and Corrections
Undergraduate certificate · Western Technical College · La Crosse, WI
$59,276Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$42,888Median earnings 3 years after
$57,230Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
26Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Western Technical College earn a median of $59,276 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).
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Undergraduate certificate) at other Wisconsin schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway Technical College Kenosha | $73,818 | — |
| Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee | $69,115 | — |
| Blackhawk Technical College Janesville | $68,669 | — |
| Fox Valley Technical College Appleton | $64,741 | $9,680 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College Eau Claire | $60,737 | $11,000 |
| Northcentral Technical College Wausau | $59,645 | $4,750 |
| Nicolet Area Technical College Rhinelander | $53,660 | — |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa Wauwatosa | $28,070 | $12,350 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Western Technical College make?
The median salary is $59,276 one year after graduation and $57,230 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.