Criminal Justice and Corrections at George C Wallace Community College-Dothan
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 Alabama
Criminal Justice and Corrections associates's programs at peer institutions in Alabama (13 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George C Wallace Community College-Dothan | $35,238* | $32,352 | — | — |
| Columbia Southern University | $58,241* | $56,207 | $17,078 | 0.29 |
| George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville | $35,238* | — | — | — |
| Remington College-Mobile Campus | $26,952* | $31,462 | $22,119 | 0.82 |
| National Median | $33,269* | — | $14,230 | 0.43 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Programs in Alabama
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Alabama schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Southern University Orange Beach | $5,808 | $58,241 | $17,078 |
| George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville Hanceville | $4,980 | $35,238 | — |
| Remington College-Mobile Campus Mobile | $20,476 | $26,952 | $22,119 |
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 George C Wallace Community College-Dothan, approximately 49% 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 3 similar programs in AL. Actual outcomes may vary.