Criminal Justice and Corrections at Hudson County Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Hudson County Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Hudson County Community College graduates earn $20k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all criminal justice and corrections associates programs nationally.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson County Community College | $20,232 | — | $10,000* | — |
| Middlesex College | $32,712 | $44,118 | $8,119* | 0.25 |
| Sussex County Community College | $32,079 | $43,234 | $9,875* | 0.31 |
| Essex County College | $31,908 | $34,025 | —* | — |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Essex County College Newark | $5,346 | $31,908 | — |
| 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 |
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 Hudson County Community College, approximately 56% 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 44 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.