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 Arkansas

Criminal Justice and Corrections associates's programs at peer institutions in Arkansas (28 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Strayer University-Arkansas$40,645
University of Arkansas Grantham$39,043$35,612$25,4220.65
Arkansas Tech University$36,076$37,671$25,5700.71
National Park College$34,904$31,096
National Median$33,269$14,2300.43

Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Programs in Arkansas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Arkansas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Arkansas Grantham
LIttle Rock
$8,280$39,043$25,422
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville
$8,508$36,076$25,570
National Park College
Hot Springs
$5,600$34,904

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 Strayer University-Arkansas, approximately 93% 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.