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Criminal Justice and Corrections at California State University-Fullerton

Fullerton, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,570/yr (-10% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)

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

ROI 19.4x earnings multiple (7.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #64 of 629 Criminal Justice and Corrections programs Top 10%

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	$555K	$550K	$506K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	19.6x	19.4x	17.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.3x	7.3x	6.7x
Probability of Field Employment	34%	32%	26%
DegreeOutlook Score	62	61	51

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$28,292

Out-of-state: $75,812 (7.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$22,584

20% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$11,000

3.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$58,736

70% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

California State University-Fullerton's Criminal Justice and Corrections program produces graduates earning $34,570/yr — within striking distance of the $38,544 national average for this field.

With a 19.4x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 9% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Criminal Justice and Corrections career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $11,000 in median debt clears quickly against $34,570 in annual earnings.

At #64 of 629 programs, this Criminal Justice and Corrections program outperforms the majority of its peers. The top 10% ranking reflects consistently above-average outcomes.

The $34,570-to-$58,736 earnings arc over five years reflects a 70% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About California State University-Fullerton

A 87% acceptance rate means California State University-Fullerton is accessible to most applicants, one of the larger campuses at 36,956 students in Fullerton, CA. With 47% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 61/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Criminal Justice and Corrections at California State University-Fullerton?

At 61/100, California State University-Fullerton's Criminal Justice and Corrections program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

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