Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degree) at City College-Hollywood

Median Earnings (1yr)

$27,993

16th percentile

25th percentile in Florida

Median Debt

$27,520

93% above national median

Analysis

At $27,993 in first-year earnings, City College-Hollywood's criminal justice associate's degree significantly underperforms both state and national benchmarks—sitting in just the 25th percentile among Florida programs and 16th percentile nationally. The $27,520 in median debt compounds this concern, creating a nearly 1:1 debt-to-earnings ratio that leaves little room for graduates to manage loan payments comfortably. For context, nearby Broward College's graduates earn $34,607, while the state median sits at $33,950—both substantially higher for similar or lower debt loads.

The silver lining is that debt here is actually below typical levels for this program (5th percentile nationally means 95% of similar programs carry higher debt). However, that advantage is overshadowed by earnings that lag $6,000 behind Florida's median for criminal justice associate's degrees. With 100% of students receiving Pell grants, affordability matters immensely at this institution, yet graduates aren't seeing the earnings return needed to justify even moderate debt.

The small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could shift, but the current picture suggests families should seriously consider alternatives. Nearby options like Broward College or Seminole State offer clearer paths to financial stability in this field, with meaningfully higher earnings potential for comparable or lower cost.

Where City College-Hollywood Stands

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

Earnings Distribution

How City College-Hollywood graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Florida

Criminal Justice and Corrections associates's programs at peer institutions in Florida (42 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
City College-HollywoodHollywood	$18,615	$27,993	—	$27,520	0.98
Rasmussen University-FloridaOcala	$15,117	$47,447	$45,519	$24,408	0.51
Saint Leo UniversitySaint Leo	$28,360	$37,236	$58,008	$30,452	0.82
Seminole State College of FloridaSanford	$3,227	$36,589	$40,823	$12,942	0.35
Broward CollegeFort Lauderdale	$2,830	$34,607	$42,747	$10,724	0.31
Keiser University-Ft LauderdaleFort Lauderdale	$24,136	$33,292	$39,583	$25,366	0.76
National Median	—	$33,269	—	$14,230	0.43

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 City College-Hollywood, approximately 100% 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 24 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.