Criminal Justice at Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses
Angola, IN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Criminal Justice and Corrections
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
48
Optimistic
47
Base Case
38
Pessimistic
Earnings
$31,114/yr (-19% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (480,600 openings/yr)
ROI
12.8x earnings multiple
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 | $490K | $490K | $457K |
| Earnings Multiple | 12.8x | 12.8x | 11.9x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 34% | 32% | 26% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 48 | 47 | 38 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$38,304
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,200
7.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$44,704
44% growth from Year 1
About Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses
Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses admits 22% of applicants, placing it among selective institutions, a smaller institution with 273 students in Angola, IN.
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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 Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses's Criminal Justice program score?
This program scores 47/100 — on the lower end for Criminal Justice. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Why are Criminal Justice earnings lower at Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses?
Lower starting pay at Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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