Criminal Justice and Corrections at Brightpoint Community College
Ranked 79th of 116 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Criminal Justice and Corrections by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Criminal Justice and Corrections (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.
Graduates of Brightpoint Community College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Criminal Justice and Corrections earn a median $35,528 one year after graduating, rising to $50,676 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 17% below the national median of $60,919 for this field, ranking 79th of 116 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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