Associate+2% vs national median156 grads tracked
Criminal Justice and Corrections at Youngstown State University
Ranked 131st of 343 associate programs in Criminal Justice and Corrections by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$34,615
middle 50%: $25,839 – $48,487
Median · 5 years out
$52,047
middle 50%: $40,427 – $67,438
Median · 10 years out
$61,675
middle 50%: $47,119 – $75,860
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Criminal Justice and Corrections (associate) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Criminal justice associate degree holders earn $35k in their first year. Median earnings reach $62k after ten years.
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.
Will the degree pay for itself?
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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
8.3 yrs
≈ $9,765 total interest
Same major at other universities
Linn-Benton Community College
$52,283 · 5 yrs out
Kaskaskia College
$52,251 · 5 yrs out
Columbia - Greene Community College - SUNY Office of Cmnty Colleges
$52,251 · 5 yrs out
Central Texas College District
$52,221 · 5 yrs out
Triton College
$52,165 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Northwest
$52,165 · 5 yrs out
South Suburban College
$51,929 · 5 yrs out
Rogue Community College
$51,929 · 5 yrs out
Hocking Technical College
$51,899 · 5 yrs out
Parkland College
$51,828 · 5 yrs out
Cuyahoga Community College
$51,746 · 5 yrs out
Blinn College
$51,651 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Youngstown State University
Education (Doctorate)
$120,396 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$107,126 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$105,691 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$98,101 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$97,180 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$90,151 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$89,924 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$89,458 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$88,951 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$88,588 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Engineering (Bachelor's)
$88,299 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$87,405 · 5 yrs out
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