Criminal Justice at University of Houston-Victoria
Victoria, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Criminal Justice and Corrections
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
56
Optimistic
55
Base Case
45
Pessimistic
Earnings
$35,015/yr (-9% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (480,600 openings/yr)
ROI
16.7x earnings multiple (7.2x 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 | $500K | $500K | $465K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 16.7x | 16.7x | 15.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.2x | 7.2x | 6.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 34% | 32% | 26% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 56 | 55 | 45 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$29,996
Out-of-state: $69,164 (7.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,629
8.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,224
38% growth from Year 1
About University of Houston-Victoria
University of Houston-Victoria accepts 77% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 2,630 students in Victoria, TX. With 44% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Houston-Victoria →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
What does a 55/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Criminal Justice at University of Houston-Victoria?
At 55/100, University of Houston-Victoria's Criminal Justice program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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