Criminal Justice and Corrections at Miller-Motte College-Wilmington

Miller-Motte College-Wilmington graduates roughly $30,000 in debt to earn roughly $30,000—a 1:1 ratio that should immediately concern any parent considering this program. More troubling, graduates see no earnings growth between years one and four, suggesting limited career advancement. While this program performs slightly below the state median for criminal justice programs in North Carolina, it carries debt levels far exceeding what most NC students take on—$29,517 versus the state median of $19,795.

The comparison with North Carolina community colleges is stark. Central Piedmont graduates earn $44,616—nearly 50% more than Miller-Motte graduates—while several other state community colleges deliver similar outcomes at presumably lower cost. Even the NC state median of $33,018 represents $2,500 more annually than Miller-Motte graduates earn, which compounds significantly over a career.

For a family considering this program, the math is straightforward: you're paying private college prices for below-average outcomes in a field where community colleges demonstrably deliver better value. Unless there are exceptional circumstances making those alternatives unavailable, North Carolina's public two-year colleges offer a clearer path to both lower debt and higher earnings in criminal justice careers.