Criminal Justice at Mercer University
Macon, GA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Criminal Justice and Corrections
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
45
Optimistic
44
Base Case
34
Pessimistic
Earnings
$37,319/yr (-3% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (480,600 openings/yr)
ROI
3.3x 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 | $543K | $540K | $497K |
| Earnings Multiple | 3.3x | 3.3x | 3.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 34% | 32% | 26% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 45 | 44 | 34 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$163,560
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
8.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$57,832
55% growth from Year 1
About Mercer University
Mercer University's 66% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a smaller institution with 4,620 students in Macon, GA. The average net cost of $89,400 over four years represents a 45% discount from published tuition.
See all programs and financial aid at Mercer University →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 Mercer University's Criminal Justice program score?
This program scores 44/100 — on the lower end for Criminal Justice. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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