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Criminal Justice and Corrections at University of Maryland Global Campus

Adelphi, MD · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $55,479/yr (44% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)

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

ROI 17.6x earnings multiple (11.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #4 of 629 Criminal Justice and Corrections programs Top 1%

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	$568K	$562K	$516K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.8x	17.6x	16.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	11.5x	11.4x	10.4x
Probability of Field Employment	34%	32%	26%
DegreeOutlook Score	73	72	64

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$31,968

Out-of-state: $49,344 (11.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$58,056

-82% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,406

4.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$68,673

24% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Maryland Global Campus Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates command $55,479/yr out of the gate, well above the $38,544 national median. That 44% premium suggests the program's reputation carries real labor-market weight.

The 17.6x 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.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $20,406 in median debt clears quickly against $55,479 in annual earnings.

A #4 ranking out of 629 programs puts University of Maryland Global Campus in the top 1% for Criminal Justice and Corrections. By our composite measure, very few programs deliver stronger results.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $55,479 to $68,673 shows 24% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Maryland Global Campus

serving a student body of 48,238 in Adelphi, MD.

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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 University of Maryland Global Campus's Criminal Justice and Corrections program score?

A score of 72/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. University of Maryland Global Campus's Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.

Why does University of Maryland Global Campus rank so high for Criminal Justice and Corrections?

The #4 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.

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