Program Analysis
Graduates earn $38,309/yr, roughly in line with the $38,544 national median for Criminal Justice and Corrections. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
An earnings multiple of 2.9x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.
AI risk is moderate — 36% task exposure — and the 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $26,751 debt-to-$38,309 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #481 out of 629 programs, University of Hartford's financial outcomes for Criminal Justice and Corrections trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth from $38,309 to $61,393 over five years (60% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.