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Criminology at University of Florida

Gainesville, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $35,096/yr (-4% vs median)

AI Risk High (50% exposed)

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

ROI 21.8x earnings multiple (4.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #4 of 111 Criminology programs Top 5%

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	$566K	$558K	$505K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	22.2x	21.8x	19.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.9x	4.9x	4.4x
Probability of Field Employment	34%	30%	22%
DegreeOutlook Score	56	55	43

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$25,524

Out-of-state: $114,636 (4.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$25,404

0% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,224

5.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$61,030

74% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $35,096/yr, Criminology graduates from University of Florida land near the $36,749 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 21.8x 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 — 50% task exposure — and the 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $15,224 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #4 out of 111 programs, University of Florida's Criminology program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $35,096 to $61,030 over five years (74% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Florida

A 24% acceptance rate puts University of Florida in competitive admissions territory, with 34,102 students enrolled in Gainesville, FL.

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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 University of Florida's Criminology program score?

This program scores 55/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Criminology graduates.

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.

Why does University of Florida rank so high for Criminology?

The #4 ranking out of 111 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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