Criminal Justice and Corrections at Estrella Mountain Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in Arizona
Criminal Justice and Corrections certificate's programs at peer institutions in Arizona (24 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estrella Mountain Community College | $40,886* | $32,214 | $15,414* | — |
| Yavapai College | $59,511* | $55,534 | $17,625* | 0.30 |
| Pima Community College | $53,544* | — | —* | — |
| Rio Salado College | $51,384* | $49,854 | $11,500* | 0.22 |
| Carrington College-Phoenix North | $30,388* | — | $8,481* | 0.28 |
| Carrington College-Mesa | $30,388* | — | $8,481* | 0.28 |
| National Median | $48,388* | — | $13,355* | 0.28 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Programs in Arizona
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Arizona schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yavapai College Prescott | $2,838 | $59,511 | $17,625 |
| Pima Community College Tucson | $2,370 | $53,544 | — |
| Rio Salado College Tempe | $2,358 | $51,384 | $11,500 |
| Carrington College-Phoenix North Phoenix | — | $30,388 | $8,481 |
| Carrington College-Mesa Mesa | — | $30,388 | $8,481 |
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 Estrella Mountain Community College, approximately 23% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 6 similar programs in AZ. Actual outcomes may vary.