Criminal Justice and Corrections at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Ranked 76th of 343 associate programs in Criminal Justice and Corrections by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Criminal Justice and Corrections (associate) graduates.
Graduates of Minnesota West Community and Technical College's associate program in Criminal Justice and Corrections earn a median $48,165 one year after graduating, rising to $75,080 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 9% above the national median of $50,919 for this field, ranking 76th of 343 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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