Criminal Justice and Corrections at Endicott College

Massachusetts community colleges dominate criminal justice outcomes, with programs at Bunker Hill and MassBay producing graduates who earn $45,000-$47,000 in their first year—substantially more than what comparable programs across the state suggest for Endicott's associate degree holders. At an estimated $22,000 in debt (nearly three times the state median for this credential), this program faces a steep disadvantage before students even enter the job market.

The estimated debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.59 isn't catastrophic, but it reflects a troubling pattern: private college pricing applied to a degree where community college alternatives consistently outperform. Similar programs in Massachusetts suggest first-year earnings around $37,500—respectable for an associate degree, yet the state's best criminal justice programs routinely exceed $40,000. Meanwhile, that $22,000 debt burden comes from estimates based on Endicott's broader institutional patterns as a private school, where even associate degrees carry costs more typical of bachelor's programs elsewhere.

For parents weighing this option, the math points clearly toward Massachusetts' community college system. You're looking at potentially half the debt with stronger earnings outcomes and proven track records in placing graduates into law enforcement and corrections roles. Unless Endicott offers compelling advantages in your specific situation—connections, location, or support services that justify the premium—the state's public options represent a more straightforward path into this field.