Criminal Justice at Temple University
Philadelphia, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Criminal Justice and Corrections
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
51
Optimistic
50
Base Case
40
Pessimistic
Earnings
$38,612/yr (0% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (480,600 openings/yr)
ROI
6.0x earnings multiple (3.5x 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 | $531K | $528K | $488K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 6.0x | 6.0x | 5.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.5x | 3.5x | 3.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 34% | 32% | 26% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 51 | 50 | 40 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$88,328
Out-of-state: $149,848 (3.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,125
7.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$55,843
45% growth from Year 1
About Temple University
Temple University has a 83% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with 21,249 students enrolled in Philadelphia, PA.
See all programs and financial aid at Temple 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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Criminal Justice at Temple University?
This program scores 50/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Criminal Justice programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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