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Criminal Justice and Corrections at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

Teaneck, NJ · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,874/yr (-12% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)

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

ROI 3.7x earnings multiple

Ranked #545 of 629 Criminal Justice and Corrections programs

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	$534K	$531K	$490K
Earnings Multiple	3.7x	3.7x	3.4x
Probability of Field Employment	34%	32%	26%
DegreeOutlook Score	42	42	32

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$143,288

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$61,064

57% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,000

8.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$54,603

61% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus's Criminal Justice and Corrections program produces graduates earning $33,874/yr — within striking distance of the $38,544 national average for this field.

At 3.7x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

The 8% 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.

At $25,000 against $33,874/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #545 ranking among 629 Criminal Justice and Corrections programs places Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $33,874-to-$54,603 earnings arc over five years reflects a 61% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

A 96% acceptance rate means Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 2,578 students in Teaneck, NJ. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $61,064 — 57% less than the list price.

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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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Consider the Trade Route?

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 42/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Criminal Justice and Corrections at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus?

At 42/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Criminal Justice and Corrections programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

What do students actually pay for Criminal Justice and Corrections at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus?

The 57% gap between sticker price and net cost means most students pay far less than $143,288. At a net cost of $61,064, the earnings multiple improves substantially.

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