Criminal Justice and Corrections at Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga

Miller-Motte's criminal justice program shows flat earnings but performs better than most Tennessee alternatives. While graduates earn around $30,500 regardless of whether they're one or four years out, that income actually exceeds the state median of $26,952—placing this program in the 60th percentile among Tennessee schools. The lack of earnings growth is disappointing, but in a state where similar programs often deliver even less, this represents a middle-of-the-road option for Tennessee residents.

The debt load tells a more troubling story. At nearly $29,517, graduates carry more than double the state median debt and twice the national average for this degree. With a debt-to-earnings ratio near 1:1, graduates will spend years repaying what essentially amounts to a full year's salary. The 85% Pell grant rate indicates most students here already face financial constraints, making this debt burden particularly challenging.

For Tennessee families specifically considering criminal justice programs, this ranks as an average performer among limited options—it beats several competitors on earnings but saddles students with significantly more debt than typical in-state alternatives. If your child can access other Tennessee programs with the state's median debt of $22,119 while delivering similar earnings, that $7,000 savings would meaningfully reduce financial stress during the repayment years.