Criminal Justice at North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Criminal Justice and Corrections
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
54
Optimistic
54
Base Case
44
Pessimistic
Earnings
$33,829/yr (-12% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (480,600 openings/yr)
ROI
18.7x earnings multiple (6.2x out-of-state)
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 | $488K | $489K | $456K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 18.7x | 18.7x | 17.4x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.2x | 6.2x | 5.8x |
| 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)
$26,168
Out-of-state: $78,312 (6.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
9.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$45,281
34% growth from Year 1
About North Carolina Central University
With 90% of applicants admitted, North Carolina Central University prioritizes broad access, enrolling 5,400 students in Durham, NC. 57% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.
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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 North Carolina Central University's Criminal Justice program score?
This program scores 54/100, 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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