Criminal Justice and Corrections at Pima Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Pima Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Pima Community College graduates earn $54k, placing them in the 62th percentile of all criminal justice and corrections certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Arizona
Criminal Justice and Corrections certificate's programs at peer institutions in Arizona (24 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pima Community College | $53,544 | — | — | — |
| Yavapai College | $59,511 | $55,534 | $17,625 | 0.30 |
| Rio Salado College | $51,384 | $49,854 | $11,500 | 0.22 |
| Carrington College-Phoenix North | $30,388 | — | $8,481 | 0.28 |
| Carrington College-Mesa | $30,388 | — | $8,481 | 0.28 |
| Carrington College-Tucson | $30,388 | — | $8,481 | 0.28 |
| National Median | $48,388 | — | $13,355 | 0.28 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Programs in Arizona
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Arizona schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yavapai College Prescott | $2,838 | $59,511 | $17,625 |
| Rio Salado College Tempe | $2,358 | $51,384 | $11,500 |
| Carrington College-Phoenix North Phoenix | — | $30,388 | $8,481 |
| Carrington College-Mesa Mesa | — | $30,388 | $8,481 |
| Carrington College-Tucson Tucson | — | $30,388 | $8,481 |
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 Pima Community College, approximately 33% 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 28 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.