Criminal Justice at Johnson & Wales University-Online
Providence, RI · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Criminal Justice and Corrections
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
56
Optimistic
56
Base Case
46
Pessimistic
Earnings
$38,871/yr (1% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (480,600 openings/yr)
ROI
10.0x earnings multiple
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 | $539K | $535K | $494K |
| Earnings Multiple | 10.1x | 10.0x | 9.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 34% | 32% | 26% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 56 | 56 | 46 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$53,460
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
8.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$57,459
48% growth from Year 1
About Johnson & Wales University-Online
Johnson & Wales University-Online's 54% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a smaller institution with 1,980 students in Providence, RI.
See all programs and financial aid at Johnson & Wales University-Online →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
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Johnson & Wales University-Online's Criminal Justice program score?
This program scores 56/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Criminal Justice graduates.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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