Location: Baton Rouge, LA•In-State Tuition: $4,221
Median Earnings (1yr)
$36,066
63rd percentile
60th percentile in Louisiana
Median Debt
$25,597
80% above national median
D/E Ratio: 0.71 ManageableSample: 22 graduates Limited data

Analysis

Baton Rouge Community College's criminal justice graduates are earning roughly $14,000 more than the Louisiana median for this program—a meaningful edge in a state where many similar programs barely crack $30,000. At $43,460 four years out, these graduates are outearning peers at every other Louisiana school in this field, though the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means individual circumstances could heavily influence these figures.

The $25,597 debt load is higher than both the state and national medians, but the 0.71 debt-to-earnings ratio suggests it's manageable. Graduates earn enough in their first year to justify the borrowing, and the 21% earnings growth over four years shows steady career progression. For a program serving a majority first-generation student population (57% receive Pell grants), these outcomes demonstrate solid economic mobility.

The caveat is impossible to ignore: with such a small cohort, a few successful graduates can skew the picture dramatically. If your child is drawn to law enforcement or corrections work in Louisiana, this program shows promise—just recognize that individual results may vary more than usual. The debt is real; the earnings advantage appears genuine but needs confirmation as more data becomes available.

Where Baton Rouge Community College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all criminal justice and corrections associates's programs nationally

Baton Rouge Community CollegeOther criminal justice and corrections programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How Baton Rouge Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Baton Rouge Community College earns $36k — 63th percentile among criminal justice and corrections associates programs.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Baton Rouge Community College$36,066$43,460+21%
Remington College-Lafayette Campus$26,952$31,462+17%
Remington College-Shreveport Campus$26,952$31,462+17%
Delgado Community College$29,276$31,403+7%
Miller-Motte College-McCann-Monroe$30,539$30,411-0%

Compare to Similar Programs in Louisiana

Criminal Justice and Corrections associates's programs at peer institutions in Louisiana (15 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Baton Rouge Community CollegeBaton Rouge$4,221$36,066$43,460$25,5970.71
Bossier Parish Community CollegeBossier City$4,283$32,318$30,344$21,5000.67
Miller-Motte College-McCann-MonroeMonroe—$30,539$30,411$29,5170.97
Delgado Community CollegeNew Orleans$4,678$29,276$31,403$30,6871.05
Remington College-Lafayette CampusLafayette$22,355$26,952$31,462$22,1190.82
Remington College-Shreveport CampusShreveport$23,560$26,952$31,462$22,1190.82
National Median—$33,269—$14,2300.43

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with criminal justice and corrections graduates

Financial Examiners

Enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify, or authenticate records.

$90,400/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Emergency Management Directors

Plan and direct disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies or hazardous materials spills) disasters or hostage situations.

$86,130/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Compliance Officers

Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Environmental Compliance Inspectors

Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Government Property Inspectors and Investigators

Investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Regulatory Affairs Specialists

Coordinate and document internal regulatory processes, such as internal audits, inspections, license renewals, or registrations. May compile and prepare materials for submission to regulatory agencies.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Customs Brokers

Prepare customs documentation and ensure that shipments meet all applicable laws to facilitate the import and export of goods. Determine and track duties and taxes payable and process payments on behalf of client. Sign documents under a power of attorney. Represent clients in meetings with customs officials and apply for duty refunds and tariff reclassifications. Coordinate transportation and storage of imported goods.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Detectives and Criminal Investigators

Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.

$77,270/yrJobs growth:

Police Identification and Records Officers

Collect evidence at crime scene, classify and identify fingerprints, and photograph evidence for use in criminal and civil cases.

$77,270/yrJobs growth:

Intelligence Analysts

Gather, analyze, or evaluate information from a variety of sources, such as law enforcement databases, surveillance, intelligence networks or geographic information systems. Use intelligence data to anticipate and prevent organized crime activities, such as terrorism.

$77,270/yrJobs growth:
About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Baton Rouge Community College, approximately 57% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 22 graduates with reported earnings and 35 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.