Criminal Justice and Corrections at Remington College-Memphis Campus

Remington College-Memphis delivers something unusual: a program that ranks in just the 10th percentile nationally yet hits the 60th percentile for Tennessee. That gap tells you Tennessee's criminal justice market pays significantly less than the national picture, with the state median matching this program's starting salary of $26,952. This isn't about the school underperforming—it's about the state's wage structure for these positions.

The manageable $22,119 debt load (below national averages for a for-profit school) helps offset those lower earnings, creating a debt-to-income ratio under 1.0. Graduates see steady earnings growth to $31,462 by year four, suggesting stable career progression even if the absolute numbers stay modest. With 91% of students receiving Pell grants, this program serves students who may have limited alternatives and need credentials to enter law enforcement or corrections work.

For parents, the question is whether $26,952 in year-one earnings justifies any educational debt, even relatively moderate debt. In Tennessee's corrections market, this is a middle-of-the-pack outcome. If your child has realistic expectations about criminal justice salaries in Tennessee and needs this credential for their career goals, the math isn't terrible. But if they're choosing this over other fields or could pursue similar credentials at a public community college, those alternatives deserve serious consideration first.