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Criminology at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $41,780/yr (14% vs median)

AI Risk High (50% exposed)

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

ROI 8.3x earnings multiple (3.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #25 of 111 Criminology programs Top 25%

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	$553K	$546K	$497K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.4x	8.3x	7.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.8x	3.7x	3.4x
Probability of Field Employment	34%	30%	22%
DegreeOutlook Score	49	49	35

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$65,952

Out-of-state: $145,608 (3.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$68,556

-4% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

5.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$61,352

47% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $41,780 at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities come in 14% above the national median of $36,749 for Criminology programs.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 8.3x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Criminology's typical career paths, with 50% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 10% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $41,780 far exceeding the $19,500 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #25 of 111 nationally, this is a top-5% Criminology program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $41,780 to $61,352 over five years — a 47% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities accepts 77% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving a student body of 30,469 in Minneapolis, MN.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Criminology at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?

A score of 49/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Criminology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Criminology careers?

With 50% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $496,847 in decade earnings vs $552,541 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's Criminology program stand out?

Ranked #25 of 111 programs nationally, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 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. See full methodology →