Criminal Justice and Corrections at St Clair County Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How St Clair County Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
St Clair County Community College graduates earn $33k, placing them in the 46th percentile of all criminal justice and corrections associates 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 Michigan
Criminal Justice and Corrections associates's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (40 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clair County Community College | $32,691 | $30,926 | $12,804* | — |
| Northwestern Michigan College | $52,976 | $40,135 | —* | — |
| Oakland Community College | $51,827 | $62,425 | $13,506* | 0.26 |
| Schoolcraft Community College District | $49,224 | $59,586 | $11,868* | 0.24 |
| Ferris State University | $48,203 | $58,930 | $18,500* | 0.38 |
| Grand Rapids Community College | $48,049 | $39,367 | $12,101* | 0.25 |
| National Median | $33,269 | — | $14,230* | 0.43 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Programs in Michigan
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Michigan College Traverse City | $5,350 | $52,976 | — |
| Oakland Community College Auburn Hills | $3,020 | $51,827 | $13,506 |
| Schoolcraft Community College District Livonia | $4,448 | $49,224 | $11,868 |
| Ferris State University Big Rapids | $13,630 | $48,203 | $18,500 |
| Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids | $4,059 | $48,049 | $12,101 |
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 St Clair County Community College, approximately 25% 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 17 graduates with reported earnings and 14 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.