Criminal Justice and Corrections at Fort Myers Technical College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Fort Myers Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Fort Myers Technical College graduates earn $59k, placing them in the 74th percentile of all criminal justice and corrections certificate 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 Florida
Criminal Justice and Corrections certificate's programs at peer institutions in Florida (40 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Myers Technical College | $58,949 | $46,386 | — | — |
| Palm Beach State College | $69,415 | $69,281 | $16,000 | 0.23 |
| Hillsborough Community College | $62,249 | $58,760 | $18,924 | 0.30 |
| Indian River State College | $60,298 | $54,930 | $6,352 | 0.11 |
| Florida State College at Jacksonville | $60,055 | $52,154 | $15,796 | 0.26 |
| Manatee Technical College | $58,216 | — | — | — |
| National Median | $48,388 | — | $13,355 | 0.28 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Programs in Florida
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Florida schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach State College Lake Worth | $3,050 | $69,415 | $16,000 |
| Hillsborough Community College Tampa | $2,506 | $62,249 | $18,924 |
| Indian River State College Fort Pierce | $2,764 | $60,298 | $6,352 |
| Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville | $2,878 | $60,055 | $15,796 |
| Manatee Technical College Bradenton | — | $58,216 | — |
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 Fort Myers Technical College, approximately 27% 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 17 graduates with reported earnings and 10 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.