Criminal Justice and Corrections at Remington College-Fort Worth Campus

Remington College's Criminal Justice program costs more than typical community college alternatives while delivering earnings well below what students could achieve elsewhere in Texas. At $26,952 in first-year earnings, graduates earn about $4,400 less than the state median—and nearly $11,000 less than what Central Texas College graduates make in the same field. Yet students here carry $22,119 in debt, roughly 70% higher than the state average for this program.

The 40th percentile state ranking reveals the core issue: there are numerous better options across Texas. Public community colleges like Dallas College and Austin Community College consistently produce graduates earning $37,000+, often with minimal debt. Here, the 0.82 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates face nearly a full year's salary in loans for earnings that trail their peers significantly. With 85% of students receiving Pell grants, this debt burden hits an already financially vulnerable population particularly hard.

The 17% earnings growth to $31,462 by year four helps, but doesn't close the gap—graduates still trail state medians even after several years in the field. Texas families have access to strong public alternatives that cost less and deliver better outcomes. Unless there's a compelling geographic or scheduling reason to choose Remington, the data suggests exploring those options first.