Criminal Justice at California State University-Stanislaus
Turlock, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Criminal Justice and Corrections
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
62
Optimistic
62
Base Case
52
Pessimistic
Earnings
$34,806/yr (-10% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (480,600 openings/yr)
ROI
18.1x earnings multiple (7.2x 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 | $572K | $566K | $519K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 18.3x | 18.1x | 16.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.3x | 7.2x | 6.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 34% | 32% | 26% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 62 | 62 | 52 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$31,304
Out-of-state: $78,824 (7.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,000
4.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$62,061
78% growth from Year 1
About California State University-Stanislaus
A 97% acceptance rate means California State University-Stanislaus is accessible to most applicants, serving 8,564 students in Turlock, CA. Pell Grant recipients make up 55% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.
See all programs and financial aid at California State University-Stanislaus →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 California State University-Stanislaus?
A score of 62/100 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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