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Criminal Justice and Corrections at Truman State University

Kirksville, MO · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $32,176/yr (-17% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)

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

ROI 14.8x earnings multiple (7.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #158 of 629 Criminal Justice and Corrections programs Top 25%

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	$564K	$559K	$513K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.9x	14.8x	13.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.9x	7.8x	7.2x
Probability of Field Employment	34%	32%	26%
DegreeOutlook Score	58	57	48

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$37,880

Out-of-state: $71,480 (7.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$48,120

-27% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

8.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$59,263

84% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $32,176 place Truman State University below the $38,544 national median for Criminal Justice and Corrections — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 14.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 36% task exposure — and the 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,500 debt-to-$32,176 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #158 out of 629 programs, Truman State University's Criminal Justice and Corrections program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $32,176 to $59,263 over five years (84% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Truman State University

Truman State University accepts 80% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 2,666 students in Kirksville, MO.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Truman State University's Criminal Justice and Corrections program score?

This program scores 57/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates.

Why does Truman State University rank so high for Criminal Justice and Corrections?

The #158 ranking out of 629 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

Why are Criminal Justice and Corrections earnings lower at Truman State University?

Lower starting pay at Truman State University 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. See full methodology →