Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate's degree · Western Technical College · La Crosse, WI
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at Western Technical College earn a median of $59,884. 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 $13,750, about 23% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's degree) at other Wisconsin schools
| College | Earnings (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 |
| 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 Western Technical College make?
The median salary is $59,884.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,750.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.