Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $32,695 place Monroe College below the $38,544 national median for Criminal Justice and Corrections — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.
At 7.2x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.
AI risk is moderate — 36% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $25,000 debt-to-$32,695 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #470 out of 629 programs, Monroe College's financial outcomes for Criminal Justice and Corrections trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth from $32,695 to $50,763 over five years (55% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.