Criminal Justice and Corrections associate's degree programs in Florida
Compare 11 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Florida
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Rasmussen University-FloridaOcala · $24,408 federal debt$56,5032Seminole State College of FloridaSanford · $12,942 federal debt$55,2973Herzing University-OrlandoWinter Park · $18,188 federal debt$54,0844Indian River State CollegeFort Pierce · Debt not reported$51,7455Polk State CollegeWinter Haven · Debt not reported$48,0566Saint Leo UniversitySaint Leo · $30,452 federal debt$47,2697Hillsborough CollegeTampa · $12,654 federal debt$47,2058Valencia CollegeOrlando · $10,500 federal debt$47,0059Broward CollegeFort Lauderdale · $10,724 federal debt$44,82910Eastern Florida State CollegeMelbourne · Debt not reported$43,285
CAREER CONTEXT IN FL
What related occupations pay in Florida
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
25-1111Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $61,550
- Middle 50% wage range
- $59,290–$77,590
- State employment
- 840
- Projected growth
- +1.5%
- Annual openings
- 1,100
33-1012First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
- State median wage
- $100,880
- Middle 50% wage range
- $81,040–$126,320
- State employment
- 9,900
- Projected growth
- +3.3%
- Annual openings
- 10,600
33-3021Detectives and Criminal Investigators
- State median wage
- $77,060
- Middle 50% wage range
- $60,790–$120,180
- State employment
- 6,440
- Projected growth
- +0.2%
- Annual openings
- 7,800
33-3051Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers
- State median wage
- $74,470
- Middle 50% wage range
- $60,520–$93,460
- State employment
- 43,630
- Projected growth
- +3.5%
- Annual openings
- 51,500
33-9021Private Detectives and Investigators
- State median wage
- $50,640
- Middle 50% wage range
- $38,120–$64,080
- State employment
- 3,660
- Projected growth
- +5.5%
- Annual openings
- 3,200
33-1011First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
- State median wage
- $55,620
- Middle 50% wage range
- $53,390–$67,290
- State employment
- 6,480
- Projected growth
- -2.5%
- Annual openings
- 3,700
33-3012Correctional Officers and Jailers
- State median wage
- $49,710
- Middle 50% wage range
- $47,130–$65,230
- State employment
- 24,280
- Projected growth
- -7.4%
- Annual openings
- 28,400
11-9199Managers, All Other
- State median wage
- $108,890
- Middle 50% wage range
- $75,800–$162,070
- State employment
- 37,820
- Projected growth
- +4.9%
- Annual openings
- 100,900
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Florida; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rasmussen University-Florida | Ocala | $56,503 | $24,408 |
| 2 | Seminole State College of Florida | Sanford | $55,297 | $12,942 |
| 3 | Herzing University-Orlando | Winter Park | $54,084 | $18,188 |
| 4 | Indian River State College | Fort Pierce | $51,745 | Not available |
| 5 | Polk State College | Winter Haven | $48,056 | Not available |
| 6 | Saint Leo University | Saint Leo | $47,269 | $30,452 |
| 7 | Hillsborough College | Tampa | $47,205 | $12,654 |
| 8 | Valencia College | Orlando | $47,005 | $10,500 |
| 9 | Broward College | Fort Lauderdale | $44,829 | $10,724 |
| 10 | Eastern Florida State College | Melbourne | $43,285 | Not available |
| 11 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale | $41,540 | $25,366 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Criminal Justice and Corrections in Florida
What do Criminal Justice and Corrections associate's degree graduates earn in Florida?
Across 11 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $47,269 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $12,942 among the 8 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Florida colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Rasmussen University-Florida has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.