Criminal Justice and Corrections at Miller-Motte College-Columbus

Miller-Motte College-Columbus serves a predominantly low-income student population (90% receive Pell grants), and this criminal justice program delivers exactly middle-of-the-road results for Georgia—matching the state median at $30,539. While that places graduates in just the 32nd percentile nationally, it's a 60th percentile showing among Georgia programs, suggesting reasonable regional value. The debt load of $29,517 is notably high for an associate's program, though it's close to Georgia's median for this field and represents roughly one year's salary.

The bigger concern is the complete lack of earnings growth: graduates earn essentially the same amount four years out as they do one year after completing the program. This stagnation is troubling for a field where you'd expect at least modest advancement with experience. Combined with debt approaching $30,000, graduates face an extended repayment period without the cushion of rising income.

For families considering this program, the calculation is straightforward: it's a path to steady $30,000/year employment in Georgia's criminal justice sector, but don't expect significant financial mobility. If your student has access to less expensive in-state options—particularly Georgia's technical colleges—those would offer similar outcomes with less debt burden. This program works best for students who need the flexibility of Miller-Motte's delivery model and understand they're trading higher debt for that convenience.