Criminal Justice and Corrections at Germanna Community College
Ranked 28th of 73 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Criminal Justice and Corrections by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Criminal Justice and Corrections (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.
Graduates of Germanna Community College's certificate (1-2 years) program in Criminal Justice and Corrections earn a median $43,047 one year after graduating, rising to $53,767 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 5% below the national median of $56,577 for this field, ranking 28th of 73 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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