Median Earnings (1yr)
$33,360
17th percentile (60th in VA)
Sample Size
16
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Brightpoint Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Brightpoint Community College graduates earn $33k, placing them in the 17th percentile of all criminal justice and corrections certificate programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Virginia

Criminal Justice and Corrections certificate's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (27 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Brightpoint Community College$33,360
Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach$28,070$14,8600.53
Tidewater Community College$27,916$14,7950.53
National Median$48,388$13,3550.28

Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Programs in Virginia

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Virginia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach
$18,457$28,070$14,860
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk
$5,714$27,916$14,795

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 Brightpoint Community College, approximately 21% 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 16 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.