Criminal Justice at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Criminal Justice and Corrections
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
60
Optimistic
59
Base Case
49
Pessimistic
Earnings
$36,155/yr (-6% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (480,600 openings/yr)
ROI
18.0x earnings multiple (5.9x 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 | $523K | $520K | $482K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 18.1x | 18.0x | 16.7x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.0x | 5.9x | 5.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 34% | 32% | 26% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 60 | 59 | 49 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$28,856
Out-of-state: $87,504 (5.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,749
6.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$53,251
47% growth from Year 1
About University of North Carolina at Charlotte
With 80% of applicants admitted, University of North Carolina at Charlotte prioritizes broad access, serving a student body of 23,567 in Charlotte, NC.
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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 North Carolina at Charlotte's Criminal Justice program score?
This program scores 59/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Criminal Justice graduates.
Why does University of North Carolina at Charlotte rank so high for Criminal Justice?
The #116 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.
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