Criminal Justice at California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Criminal Justice and Corrections
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
62
Optimistic
61
Base Case
51
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)
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 | $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)
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,000
3.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$58,736
70% growth from Year 1
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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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 at California State University-Fullerton?
At 61/100, California State University-Fullerton's Criminal Justice 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.
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