Criminal Justice and Corrections at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Northeast Wisconsin Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College graduates earn $37k, placing them in the 67th percentile of all criminal justice and corrections associates programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Wisconsin
Criminal Justice and Corrections associates's programs at peer institutions in Wisconsin (23 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Wisconsin Technical College | $36,713 | $42,242 | — | — |
| Southwest Wisconsin Technical College | $51,806 | $43,336 | $12,750 | 0.25 |
| Rasmussen University-Wisconsin | $47,447 | $45,519 | $24,408 | 0.51 |
| Northwood Technical College | $44,966 | — | $10,252 | 0.23 |
| Waukesha County Technical College | $41,591 | $39,899 | $14,125 | 0.34 |
| Blackhawk Technical College | $40,164 | $36,298 | $10,493 | 0.26 |
| National Median | $33,269 | — | $14,230 | 0.43 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Programs in Wisconsin
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Wisconsin schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Fennimore | $4,796 | $51,806 | $12,750 |
| Rasmussen University-Wisconsin Green Bay | $11,982 | $47,447 | $24,408 |
| Northwood Technical College Rice Lake | $4,524 | $44,966 | $10,252 |
| Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee | $4,720 | $41,591 | $14,125 |
| Blackhawk Technical College Janesville | $4,170 | $40,164 | $10,493 |
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 Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, approximately 17% 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 22 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.