Criminology at Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
44
Optimistic
44
Base Case
31
Pessimistic
Earnings
$36,891/yr (0% vs median)
AI Risk
High (50% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (122,700 openings/yr)
ROI
8.5x earnings multiple
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Criminology graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $532K | $528K | $484K |
| Earnings Multiple | 8.6x | 8.5x | 7.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 34% | 30% | 22% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 44 | 44 | 31 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$62,040
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
8.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$55,482
50% growth from Year 1
About Eastern Michigan University
Eastern Michigan University has a 81% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 10,751 students in Ypsilanti, MI.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Eastern Michigan University's Criminology program score?
This program scores 44/100 — on the lower end for Criminology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Criminology to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Criminology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 50% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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