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Criminal Justice and Corrections at SUNY at Fredonia

Fredonia, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,168/yr (-22% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)

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

ROI 15.3x earnings multiple (7.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #251 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	$542K	$538K	$496K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.4x	15.3x	14.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.1x	7.0x	6.5x
Probability of Field Employment	34%	32%	26%
DegreeOutlook Score	55	54	45

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,084

Out-of-state: $76,764 (7.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$62,576

-78% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,880

9.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$54,265

80% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $30,168/yr fall 22% below the $38,544 national median for Criminal Justice and Corrections. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

With a 15.3x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 8% 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.

At $22,880 against $30,168/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #251 ranking among 629 Criminal Justice and Corrections programs places SUNY at Fredonia in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The $30,168-to-$54,265 earnings arc over five years reflects a 80% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About SUNY at Fredonia

SUNY at Fredonia has a 79% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 2,860 students in Fredonia, NY.

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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

View all 20 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 54/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Criminal Justice and Corrections at SUNY at Fredonia?

At 54/100, SUNY at Fredonia's Criminal Justice and Corrections program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Is SUNY at Fredonia a good choice for Criminal Justice and Corrections despite lower starting pay?

Starting salary is one data point. If SUNY at Fredonia's tuition is significantly below average, the ROI calculation can still work — lower earnings paired with lower costs can be a reasonable trade.

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