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 South Carolina

Criminal Justice and Corrections associates's programs at peer institutions in South Carolina (19 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Strayer University-South Carolina$40,645
York Technical College$44,401$44,935$8,5000.19
Tri-County Technical College$35,726$37,068
Greenville Technical College$33,307$34,445$15,4750.46
Piedmont Technical College$32,721$34,909$20,6500.63
Horry-Georgetown Technical College$30,840$30,447$15,5000.50
National Median$33,269$14,2300.43

Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Programs in South Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across South Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
York Technical College
Rock Hill
$5,512$44,401$8,500
Tri-County Technical College
Pendleton
$4,448$35,726
Greenville Technical College
Greenville
$5,639$33,307$15,475
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood
$4,775$32,721$20,650
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Conway
$4,468$30,840$15,500

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-South Carolina, approximately 79% 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.