Criminal Justice and Corrections at Laredo College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Laredo College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Laredo College graduates earn $72k, placing them in the 95th 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 Texas
Criminal Justice and Corrections certificate's programs at peer institutions in Texas (48 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo College | $72,049 | $68,280 | $13,925* | — |
| Lamar Institute of Technology | $71,733 | $68,790 | $15,318* | 0.21 |
| Alvin Community College | $67,797 | — | —* | — |
| Blinn College District | $61,585 | — | —* | — |
| Galveston College | $61,086 | $45,097 | —* | — |
| Houston Community College | $56,454 | $53,248 | $13,925* | 0.25 |
| National Median | $48,388 | — | $13,355* | 0.28 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Institute of Technology Beaumont | $2,844 | $71,733 | $15,318 |
| Alvin Community College Alvin | $1,834 | $67,797 | — |
| Blinn College District Brenham | $4,580 | $61,585 | — |
| Galveston College Galveston | $2,546 | $61,086 | — |
| Houston Community College Houston | $2,040 | $56,454 | $13,925 |
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 Laredo College, approximately 38% 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 25 graduates with reported earnings and 14 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.