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Criminology at St. John Fisher University

Rochester, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,623/yr (-9% vs median)

AI Risk High (50% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (122,700 openings/yr)

ROI 3.8x earnings multiple

Ranked #64 of 111 Criminology programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Criminology graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$611K	$598K	$535K
Earnings Multiple	3.8x	3.8x	3.4x
Probability of Field Employment	34%	30%	22%
DegreeOutlook Score	40	40	28

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$158,664

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$112,600

29% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,188

8.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$67,894

102% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

St. John Fisher University's Criminology program produces graduates earning $33,623/yr — within striking distance of the $36,749 national average for this field.

The 3.8x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 50% task exposure — and the 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $23,188 debt-to-$33,623 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #64 out of 111 programs, St. John Fisher University's financial outcomes for Criminology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $33,623 to $67,894 over five years (102% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About St. John Fisher University

St. John Fisher University's 68% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 2,579 students in Rochester, NY.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Psychologists, all other $117,580/yr

Sociologists $101,690/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does St. John Fisher University's Criminology program score?

This program scores 40/100 — on the lower end for Criminology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Criminology to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Criminology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 50% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

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