Criminal Justice and Corrections at Polaris Career Center
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Polaris Career Center graduates compare to all programs nationally
Polaris Career Center graduates earn $42k, placing them in the 35th percentile of all criminal justice and corrections certificate 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 Ohio
Criminal Justice and Corrections certificate's programs at peer institutions in Ohio (42 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polaris Career Center | $41,966 | $55,423 | $8,555* | — |
| Owens Community College | $63,966 | — | $13,549* | 0.21 |
| Great Oaks Career Campuses | $60,896 | $58,929 | $16,673* | 0.27 |
| Butler Technology and Career Development Schools | $53,759 | — | $8,022* | 0.15 |
| Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools | $53,090 | $55,680 | $7,874* | 0.15 |
| North Central State College | $53,039 | — | —* | — |
| National Median | $48,388 | — | $13,355* | 0.28 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Programs in Ohio
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Ohio schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owens Community College Perrysburg | $5,750 | $63,966 | $13,549 |
| Great Oaks Career Campuses Cincinnati | — | $60,896 | $16,673 |
| Butler Technology and Career Development Schools Monroe | — | $53,759 | $8,022 |
| Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools Groveport | — | $53,090 | $7,874 |
| North Central State College Mansfield | $4,624 | $53,039 | — |
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 Polaris Career Center, approximately 45% 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 18 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.