Criminal Justice and Corrections at Cabrillo College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Criminal Justice and Corrections certificate's programs at peer institutions in California (106 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrillo College | — | $47,960 | — | — |
| Santa Rosa Junior College | $111,649 | $92,628 | $14,125 | 0.13 |
| San Bernardino Valley College | $94,285 | $37,833 | $19,500 | 0.21 |
| San Diego Miramar College | $91,647 | — | $13,738 | 0.15 |
| Moreno Valley College | $81,339 | — | — | — |
| Butte College | $73,170 | $83,782 | $15,414 | 0.21 |
| National Median | $48,388 | — | $13,355 | 0.28 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa | $1,318 | $111,649 | $14,125 |
| San Bernardino Valley College San Bernardino | $1,185 | $94,285 | $19,500 |
| San Diego Miramar College San Diego | $1,150 | $91,647 | $13,738 |
| Moreno Valley College Moreno Valley | $1,420 | $81,339 | — |
| Butte College Oroville | $1,336 | $73,170 | $15,414 |
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 Cabrillo College, approximately 22% 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.