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Criminal Justice and Corrections at Montana State University-Northern

Havre, MT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $43,158/yr (12% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)

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

ROI 19.7x earnings multiple (6.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #112 of 629 Criminal Justice and Corrections programs Top 25%

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	$493K	$493K	$460K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	19.7x	19.7x	18.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.4x	6.4x	5.9x
Probability of Field Employment	34%	32%	26%
DegreeOutlook Score	60	59	49

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$25,076

Out-of-state: $77,540 (6.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$56,656

-126% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,950

5.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $43,158 per year, Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Montana State University-Northern earn slightly above the $38,544 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

With a 19.7x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 7% 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.

The median debt load of $20,950 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Montana State University-Northern ranks #112 among 629 Criminal Justice and Corrections programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

About Montana State University-Northern

a compact campus enrolling 787 students in Havre, MT.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 59/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Criminal Justice and Corrections at Montana State University-Northern?

At 59/100, Montana State University-Northern's Criminal Justice and Corrections program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Is Montana State University-Northern one of the best schools for Criminal Justice and Corrections?

Among 629 Criminal Justice and Corrections programs, Montana State University-Northern's #112 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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