Criminal Justice at Central State University
Wilberforce, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Criminal Justice and Corrections
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
52
Optimistic
51
Base Case
42
Pessimistic
Earnings
$32,631/yr (-15% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (480,600 openings/yr)
ROI
15.7x earnings multiple (12.5x 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 | $491K | $491K | $458K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 15.7x | 15.7x | 14.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 12.5x | 12.5x | 11.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 34% | 32% | 26% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 52 | 51 | 42 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$31,296
Out-of-state: $39,296 (12.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$31,000
11.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$45,484
39% growth from Year 1
About Central State University
Central State University's 46% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with a smaller student body of 3,412 in Wilberforce, OH. 42% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.
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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Criminal Justice at Central State University?
This program scores 51/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Criminal Justice programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
Can you still earn well with Criminal Justice from Central State 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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