Criminal Justice at Florida International University
Miami, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Criminal Justice and Corrections
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
62
Optimistic
62
Base Case
51
Pessimistic
Earnings
$36,839/yr (-4% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (480,600 openings/yr)
ROI
20.1x earnings multiple (7.0x 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 | $531K | $528K | $488K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 20.2x | 20.1x | 18.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.0x | 7.0x | 6.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 34% | 32% | 26% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 62 | 62 | 51 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$26,260
Out-of-state: $75,852 (7.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,829
5.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$55,148
50% growth from Year 1
About Florida International University
A 59% admission rate makes Florida International University accessible to a wide range of qualified students, with 38,761 students enrolled in Miami, FL. With 40% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
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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 does a 62/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Criminal Justice at Florida International University?
At 62/100, Florida International University's Criminal Justice program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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