Criminal Justice and Corrections at Modesto Junior College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Modesto Junior College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Modesto Junior College graduates earn $28k, placing them in the 17th percentile of all criminal justice and corrections associates programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Criminal Justice and Corrections associates's programs at peer institutions in California (131 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto Junior College | $28,102 | — | $8,791* | — |
| Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus | $35,994 | $35,315 | $16,374* | 0.45 |
| Carrington College-Sacramento | $35,994 | $35,315 | $16,374* | 0.45 |
| Carrington College-San Leandro Campus | $35,994 | $35,315 | $16,374* | 0.45 |
| Carrington College-San Jose | $35,994 | $35,315 | $16,374* | 0.45 |
| Carrington College-Stockton | $35,994 | $35,315 | $16,374* | 0.45 |
| National Median | $33,269 | — | $14,230* | 0.43 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Campus Pleasant Hill | — | $35,994 | $16,374 |
| Carrington College-Sacramento Sacramento | — | $35,994 | $16,374 |
| Carrington College-San Leandro Campus San Leandro | — | $35,994 | $16,374 |
| Carrington College-San Jose San Jose | — | $35,994 | $16,374 |
| Carrington College-Stockton Stockton | — | $35,994 | $16,374 |
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 Modesto Junior College, approximately 26% 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 21 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.