Criminal Justice and Corrections at Dean College
Associate's Degree
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 Massachusetts
Criminal Justice and Corrections associates's programs at peer institutions in Massachusetts (20 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean College | — | $40,273 | — | — |
| Bunker Hill Community College | $47,573 | $50,261 | $5,500 | 0.12 |
| Massachusetts Bay Community College | $45,144 | $43,689 | $6,333 | 0.14 |
| Middlesex Community College | $41,796 | $43,730 | $10,950 | 0.26 |
| Quinsigamond Community College | $40,039 | $45,098 | $16,250 | 0.41 |
| Northern Essex Community College | $39,426 | $44,559 | $7,432 | 0.19 |
| National Median | $33,269 | — | $14,230 | 0.43 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Programs in Massachusetts
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Massachusetts schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunker Hill Community College Boston | $5,520 | $47,573 | $5,500 |
| Massachusetts Bay Community College Wellesley Hills | $5,616 | $45,144 | $6,333 |
| Middlesex Community College Bedford | $6,048 | $41,796 | $10,950 |
| Quinsigamond Community College Worcester | $5,974 | $40,039 | $16,250 |
| Northern Essex Community College Haverhill | $5,688 | $39,426 | $7,432 |
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 Dean College, approximately 30% 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.