Best Criminal Justice and Corrections Degrees in Pennsylvania by ROI
Colleges in Pennsylvania ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Pennsylvania
5
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$182,332
Across Pennsylvania programs
Average Annual Cost
$17,319
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Montgomery County Community College
Grad rate: 23.2% |
+$598,930 | $73,950 | $14,571 | $18,888 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Lackawanna College
Grad rate: 38.0% |
+$283,815 | $58,451 | $28,849 | $12,115 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Delaware County Community College
Grad rate: 20.2% |
+$209,659 | $54,253 | $12,957 | $16,625 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Butler County Community College
Grad rate: 31.0% |
-$40,012 | $40,557 | $11,152 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Community College of Philadelphia
Grad rate: 17.7% |
-$140,730 | $35,917 | $19,070 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Criminal Justice and Corrections Degrees by State
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