Criminal Justice at University of Georgia
Athens, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Criminal Justice and Corrections
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
58
Optimistic
58
Base Case
47
Pessimistic
Earnings
$37,405/yr (-3% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (480,600 openings/yr)
ROI
12.0x earnings multiple (4.5x 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 | $543K | $539K | $497K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.1x | 12.0x | 11.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.5x | 4.5x | 4.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 34% | 32% | 26% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 58 | 58 | 47 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$44,720
Out-of-state: $120,880 (4.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,250
4.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$57,704
54% growth from Year 1
About University of Georgia
Admission to University of Georgia is competitive, with 37% of applicants accepted, with 31,310 students enrolled in Athens, GA.
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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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Criminal Justice at University of Georgia?
A score of 58/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Criminal Justice field.
What makes University of Georgia's Criminal Justice program stand out?
Ranked #130 of 629 programs nationally, University of Georgia lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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