Criminal Justice at Appalachian State University
Boone, NC · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Criminal Justice and Corrections
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
58
Optimistic
57
Base Case
47
Pessimistic
Earnings
$35,796/yr (-7% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (480,600 openings/yr)
ROI
16.9x earnings multiple (5.2x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Criminal Justice graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $510K | $509K | $472K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 16.9x | 16.9x | 15.7x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.2x | 5.2x | 4.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 34% | 32% | 26% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 58 | 57 | 47 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$30,164
Out-of-state: $98,148 (5.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,066
6.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,569
41% growth from Year 1
About Appalachian State University
With 89% of applicants admitted, Appalachian State University prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 19,304 in Boone, NC.
See all programs and financial aid at Appalachian State University →Top Career Paths
Managers, all other
$136,550/yr
First-line supervisors of police and detectives
$105,980/yr
Detectives and criminal investigators
$93,580/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Criminal Justice at Appalachian State University?
A score of 57/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Criminal Justice field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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