Criminal Justice and Corrections at Mott Community College

Mott's criminal justice associate's degree sits below the median for similar Michigan programs, and that gap is substantial—graduates here earn about $8,000 less annually than the typical Michigan community college offers in this field. While the program performs slightly better than the national average, that comparison matters less when students can access significantly stronger in-state alternatives like Northwestern Michigan College or Oakland Community College, where graduates earn over $50,000.

The debt load of $16,781 is manageable relative to first-year earnings, creating a half-year payback ratio that won't crush graduates financially. Earnings do grow modestly to $36,468 by year four, showing some career progression. However, even with that growth, graduates still trail their Michigan peers considerably. For context, the top-performing Michigan programs in this field generate starting salaries 50% higher than what Mott delivers.

One critical caveat: this data reflects fewer than 30 graduates, so individual outcomes could vary significantly from these medians. Still, the pattern is clear enough that families should seriously explore other Michigan community colleges before committing here. If location or transfer agreements make Mott the practical choice, understand you're likely accepting lower earning potential in exchange for that convenience.