Criminal Justice at Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Criminal Justice and Corrections
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
52
Optimistic
51
Base Case
41
Pessimistic
Earnings
$34,958/yr (-9% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (480,600 openings/yr)
ROI
16.1x earnings multiple (7.1x 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 | $461K | $464K | $436K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 16.0x | 16.1x | 15.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.0x | 7.1x | 6.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 34% | 32% | 26% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 52 | 51 | 41 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$28,800
Out-of-state: $65,640 (7.1x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,250
5.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$32,127
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes
About Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Southeastern Oklahoma State University has a 80% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a smaller student body of 3,031 in Durant, OK. With 40% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
See all programs and financial aid at Southeastern Oklahoma State 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
What does a 51/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Criminal Justice at Southeastern Oklahoma State University?
At 51/100, the score looks reasonable — but Criminal Justice is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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