Program Analysis
Graduates of American Public University System's Criminal Justice and Corrections program earn $57,409/yr in their first year — 49% above the $38,544 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.
The 16.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 36% task exposure — and the 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
At $20,888 in median debt against $57,409 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
A #1 ranking out of 629 programs puts American Public University System in the top 1% for Criminal Justice and Corrections. By our composite measure, very few programs deliver stronger results.
The five-year earnings trajectory from $57,409 to $69,844 shows 22% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.