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Criminal Justice and Corrections at Aurora University

Aurora, IL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $44,150/yr (15% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (480,600 openings/yr)

ROI 4.7x earnings multiple

Ranked #275 of 629 Criminal Justice and Corrections programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$539K	$535K	$494K
Earnings Multiple	4.8x	4.7x	4.4x
Probability of Field Employment	34%	32%	26%
DegreeOutlook Score	53	53	43

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$112,880

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$75,968

33% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,597

5.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$59,192

34% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $44,150 at Aurora University come in 15% above the national median of $38,544 for Criminal Justice and Corrections programs.

An earnings multiple of 4.7x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

Some AI exposure exists in Criminal Justice and Corrections's typical career paths, with 36% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 8% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $44,150 far exceeding the $19,597 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #275 of 629 Criminal Justice and Corrections programs, Aurora University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $44,150 to $59,192 over five years — a 34% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Aurora University

Aurora University accepts 85% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 4,021 students in Aurora, IL. Pell Grant recipients make up 43% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity. The average net cost of $75,968 over four years represents a 33% discount from published tuition.

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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

View all 20 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Criminal Justice and Corrections at Aurora University?

A score of 53/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Criminal Justice and Corrections field.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →