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Criminal Justice and Corrections at Nevada State University

Henderson, NV · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,363/yr (-6% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)

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

ROI 18.4x earnings multiple (5.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #269 of 629 Criminal Justice and Corrections programs Top 50%

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	$467K	$469K	$440K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.3x	18.4x	17.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.7x	5.7x	5.4x
Probability of Field Employment	34%	32%	26%
DegreeOutlook Score	54	54	44

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$25,472

Out-of-state: $81,796 (5.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$52,832

-107% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$13,750

4.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $36,363/yr, roughly in line with the $38,544 national median for Criminal Justice and Corrections. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 18.4x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 6% 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.

With first-year pay of $36,363 far exceeding the $13,750 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #269 ranking among 629 Criminal Justice and Corrections programs places Nevada State University in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

About Nevada State University

Nevada State University accepts 86% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 3,791 students in Henderson, NV.

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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 54/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Criminal Justice and Corrections at Nevada State University?

At 54/100, Nevada State University's Criminal Justice and Corrections 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. See full methodology →