Criminal Justice and Corrections at Essex County College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Essex County College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Essex County College graduates earn $32k, placing them in the 41th percentile of all criminal justice and corrections associates programs nationally.
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 New Jersey
Criminal Justice and Corrections associates's programs at peer institutions in New Jersey (21 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex County College | $31,908 | $34,025 | $10,000* | — |
| Middlesex College | $32,712 | $44,118 | $8,119* | 0.25 |
| Sussex County Community College | $32,079 | $43,234 | $9,875* | 0.31 |
| UCNJ Union College of Union County New Jersey | $30,629 | $40,980 | $11,343* | 0.37 |
| Brookdale Community College | $30,595 | $44,409 | $9,721* | 0.32 |
| Berkeley College-Woodland Park | $29,460 | $42,080 | $16,716* | 0.57 |
| National Median | $33,269 | — | $14,230* | 0.43 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Programs in New Jersey
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New Jersey schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex College Edison | $4,524 | $32,712 | $8,119 |
| Sussex County Community College Newton | $5,544 | $32,079 | $9,875 |
| UCNJ Union College of Union County New Jersey Cranford | $5,280 | $30,629 | $11,343 |
| Brookdale Community College Lincroft | $5,921 | $30,595 | $9,721 |
| Berkeley College-Woodland Park Woodland Park | $28,600 | $29,460 | $16,716 |
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 Essex County College, approximately 51% 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 21 graduates with reported earnings and 12 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.