Criminal Justice and Corrections at Remington College-Dallas Campus

Remington College-Dallas graduates earn $26,952 in their first year—roughly $4,400 below Texas's median for criminal justice programs and $6,300 below the national benchmark. While this places the program at just the 10th percentile nationally, it performs better within Texas at the 40th percentile, suggesting the state's criminal justice market may be particularly competitive or saturated. For comparison, nearby Dallas College graduates earn $37,200, a difference of more than $10,000 annually.

The $22,119 in median debt compounds the challenge. That's 68% higher than what Texas criminal justice graduates typically carry and creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.82—meaning graduates owe nearly a full year's salary. With 92% of students receiving Pell grants, this burden falls heavily on families with limited financial resources. Earnings do grow 17% by year four, reaching $31,462, but that still trails the state median and most Texas community colleges by $5,000-8,000.

For families considering this program, the comparison to accessible alternatives is stark. Texas community colleges deliver significantly higher earnings at roughly half the debt. Unless there are compelling reasons—like location or scheduling flexibility—that make Remington College uniquely viable, prospective students should explore these lower-cost options that consistently produce better financial outcomes for criminal justice graduates.