Criminal Justice and Corrections at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in Wisconsin
Criminal Justice and Corrections certificate's programs at peer institutions in Wisconsin (16 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Wisconsin Technical College | $60,737* | $42,272 | — | — |
| Gateway Technical College | $73,818* | $73,034 | $18,750 | 0.25 |
| Waukesha County Technical College | $69,115* | — | $19,500 | 0.28 |
| Blackhawk Technical College | $68,669* | — | $19,381 | 0.28 |
| Fox Valley Technical College | $64,741* | — | $22,250 | 0.34 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College | $60,737* | $55,746 | $15,335 | 0.25 |
| National Median | $48,388* | — | $13,355 | 0.28 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Programs in Wisconsin
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Wisconsin schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Technical College Kenosha | $4,853 | $73,818 | $18,750 |
| Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee | $4,720 | $69,115 | $19,500 |
| Blackhawk Technical College Janesville | $4,170 | $68,669 | $19,381 |
| Fox Valley Technical College Appleton | $4,916 | $64,741 | $22,250 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College Eau Claire | $4,724 | $60,737 | $15,335 |
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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 9 similar programs in WI. Actual outcomes may vary.