Criminal Justice at University of Mississippi
University, MS · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Criminal Justice and Corrections
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
52
Optimistic
52
Base Case
43
Pessimistic
Earnings
$31,875/yr (-17% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (480,600 openings/yr)
ROI
13.7x earnings multiple (4.8x 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 | $518K | $516K | $478K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 13.8x | 13.7x | 12.7x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.8x | 4.8x | 4.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 34% | 32% | 26% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 52 | 52 | 43 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$37,648
Out-of-state: $107,920 (4.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,689
7.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,710
59% growth from Year 1
About University of Mississippi
With 98% of applicants admitted, University of Mississippi prioritizes broad access, serving 18,995 students in University, MS.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Mississippi →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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Criminal Justice at University of Mississippi?
A score of 52/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Criminal Justice field.
Can you still earn well with Criminal Justice from University of Mississippi?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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