Criminal Justice and Corrections at Virginia Highlands Community College
Associate's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in Virginia
Criminal Justice and Corrections associates's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (28 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Highlands Community College | $34,171* | — | $12,000* | — |
| Liberty University | $43,287* | $44,235 | $28,917* | 0.67 |
| Wytheville Community College | $38,907* | $35,937 | —* | — |
| Brightpoint Community College | $34,171* | — | —* | — |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach | $32,211* | $32,602 | $22,960* | 0.71 |
| Tidewater Community College | $26,013* | $39,393 | $14,795* | 0.57 |
| National Median | $33,269* | — | $14,230* | 0.43 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Programs in Virginia
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Virginia schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty University Lynchburg | $21,222 | $43,287 | $28,917 |
| Wytheville Community College Wytheville | $4,863 | $38,907 | — |
| Brightpoint Community College Chester | $4,938 | $34,171 | — |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach Virginia Beach | $18,457 | $32,211 | $22,960 |
| Tidewater Community College Norfolk | $5,714 | $26,013 | $14,795 |
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 Virginia Highlands Community College, approximately 42% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 5 similar programs in VA. Actual outcomes may vary.