Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $36,891 track close to the $36,749 national median for Criminology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
At 8.5x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.
AI risk is moderate — 50% task exposure — and the 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $27,000 debt-to-$36,891 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #46 out of 111 programs, Eastern Michigan University's Criminology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth from $36,891 to $55,482 over five years (50% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.