Criminal Justice at Augusta University
Augusta, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Criminal Justice and Corrections
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
49
Optimistic
48
Base Case
40
Pessimistic
Earnings
$29,397/yr (-24% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (480,600 openings/yr)
ROI
15.2x earnings multiple (5.3x 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 | $494K | $494K | $460K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 15.2x | 15.2x | 14.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.3x | 5.3x | 4.9x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 34% | 32% | 26% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 49 | 48 | 40 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$32,488
Out-of-state: $94,000 (5.3x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,973
11.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$44,938
53% growth from Year 1
About Augusta University
Augusta University has a 89% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 5,282 students in Augusta, GA.
See all programs and financial aid at Augusta 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 Augusta University?
A score of 48/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Criminal Justice. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Can you still earn well with Criminal Justice from Augusta University?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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