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Criminal Justice and Corrections at Dalton State College

Dalton, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $37,856/yr (-2% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)

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

ROI 36.2x earnings multiple (11.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #102 of 629 Criminal Justice and Corrections programs Top 25%

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	$474K	$475K	$445K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	36.1x	36.2x	33.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	11.6x	11.7x	10.9x
Probability of Field Employment	34%	32%	26%
DegreeOutlook Score	59	59	48

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$13,132

Out-of-state: $40,756 (11.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$18,776

-43% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$42,922

13% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $37,856/yr, roughly in line with the $38,544 national median for Criminal Justice and Corrections. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 36.2x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 6% 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.

Dalton State College ranks #102 among 629 Criminal Justice and Corrections programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

The limited growth from $37,856 to $42,922 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About Dalton State College

a smaller institution with 4,419 students in Dalton, GA. With 50% 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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 59/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Criminal Justice and Corrections at Dalton State College?

At 59/100, Dalton State College's Criminal Justice and Corrections program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Is Dalton State College one of the best schools for Criminal Justice and Corrections?

Among 629 Criminal Justice and Corrections programs, Dalton State College's #102 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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