Criminal Justice and Corrections at Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute-Lewisburg

With over 1,100 schools offering this associate's degree, Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute stands out—but not in a good way. Graduates here earn about $30,500 annually, which falls below both Pennsylvania's median ($32,173) and the national average ($33,269) for this credential. More concerning: earnings appear frozen at graduation levels even four years later, while graduates from nearby community colleges like Montgomery County ($48,000) and Harrisburg Area ($38,000) pull significantly ahead.

The debt picture compounds the problem. At nearly $30,000, students here borrow more than double what's typical for this degree nationally and in Pennsylvania (both around $14,000). That means graduates face debt equal to 97% of their first year's salary—a heavy burden for careers in corrections and law enforcement that typically don't see rapid salary growth. The school serves a predominantly low-income population (70% receive Pell grants), making this debt level particularly challenging.

Pennsylvania families have substantially better options. Several community colleges in the state deliver the same credential with dramatically lower debt and better earning outcomes. Unless this school offers unique geographic access or scheduling flexibility that matters for your family's situation, the combination of below-average earnings, stagnant salary growth, and double-typical debt makes this a difficult program to recommend when stronger alternatives exist nearby.