Criminal Justice/Safety Studies at Western Piedmont Community College in Morganton, NC

Security & Protective Services ASSOCIATE CIP 43.0104

Total Graduates

10

Class of 2025

Male Graduates

40%

4 of 10

Female Graduates

60%

6 of 10

Annual Tuition & Fees

$2,650

In-state, incl. fees

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
Degree Level ASSOCIATE
CIP Code 43.0104
Program Family Security & Protective Services

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 10 graduates
Award Year 2025
Gender Distribution 40% male, 60% female

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Western Piedmont Community College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.

ProgramCompletion rateEmployed 6 mo after exitEmployed 1 yr after exitMedian quarterly earnings
Basic Law Enforcement Training - C5512063%100%93%$11,398

In the Basic Law Enforcement Training - C55120 program at Western Piedmont Community College, 100% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 63% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $11,398 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

Average Starting Salary

$71,470

10-Year Job Growth

+2%

Career Readiness Score

70/100
100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title Starting Salary Growth Rate Skill Match Mapping
$57,176+2%
75%
primary100% confidence
$61,048-2.8%
75%
primary100% confidence
$84,784+2.9%
75%
primary100% confidence
$48,104+3.5%
0%
primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$53,603

Peak Salary

$89,338

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

✓ Skills Covered in Program (10)

● Speaking
● Active Listening
● Critical Thinking
● Active Learning
● Writing
● Instructing
● Learning Strategies
● Reading Comprehension
● Monitoring
● Judgment and Decision Making

ℹ Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

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Institution

Location Morganton, NC

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $2,650
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $8,794
Average Net Price $6,448

Program Information

CIP Code: 43.0104
CIP Family: 43
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