Criminal Justice & Corrections at Harrisburg Area Community College
If you plan to study Criminal Justice & Corrections, consider the program at Harrisburg Area Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Harrisburg Area Community College is located in Harrisburg, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 60 criminal justice & corrections graduations were recorded at Harrisburg Area Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Harrisburg Area Community College
Distance learning is available at Harrisburg Area Community College. Among 12,585 students, 5,765 (46%) studied exclusively online and 3,380 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at Harrisburg Area Community College
Rankings can help you compare Harrisburg Area Community College’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #10 of 60 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #35 of 60 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #68 of 190 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #117 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #525 of 1,205 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #593 of 1,206 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from Harrisburg Area Community College
Graduates of Harrisburg Area Community College’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,638 |
| 2 years | $32,569 |
| 3 years | $34,867 |
| 4 years | $40,197 |
| 5 years | $45,136 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Harrisburg Area Community College earn a median of $40,197, compared with $49,664 for all Harrisburg Area Community College graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from Harrisburg Area Community College comes in at $15,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Harrisburg Area Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at Harrisburg Area Community College are 62% women (37) and 38% men (23).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate’s Program at Harrisburg Area Community College
Of the 60 associate’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at Harrisburg Area Community College, 62% were women (37) and 38% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Harrisburg Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 32 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Criminal Justice & Corrections associate’s degree recipients at Harrisburg Area Community College, below the national average of 58%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Criminal Justice & Corrections Concentrations at Harrisburg Area Community College
This Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Harrisburg Area Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice | 52 |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 8 |
Best-Paid Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Students who finish Criminal Justice & Corrections program at Harrisburg Area Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Coroners | $110,095 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,449 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | $85,399 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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