Criminal Justice and Corrections at Wake Technical Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina
Criminal Justice and Corrections associates's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (61 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Technical Community College | $33,018* | $40,766 | $18,500* | — |
| Central Piedmont Community College | $44,616* | $40,791 | —* | — |
| Vance-Granville Community College | $39,750* | — | —* | — |
| Davidson-Davie Community College | $36,213* | $32,150 | $19,795* | 0.55 |
| Guilford Technical Community College | $34,400* | $34,651 | $18,500* | 0.54 |
| Pitt Community College | $33,018* | $34,041 | $15,900* | 0.48 |
| National Median | $33,269* | — | $14,230* | 0.43 |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Programs in North Carolina
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte | $2,792 | $44,616 | — |
| Vance-Granville Community College Henderson | $1,956 | $39,750 | — |
| Davidson-Davie Community College Thomasville | $1,978 | $36,213 | $19,795 |
| Guilford Technical Community College Jamestown | $2,319 | $34,400 | $18,500 |
| Pitt Community College Winterville | $1,972 | $33,018 | $15,900 |
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 Wake Technical Community College, approximately 27% 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 9 similar programs in NC. Actual outcomes may vary.