Criminal Justice at Vermont State University
Randolph, VT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Criminal Justice and Corrections
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
52
Optimistic
51
Base Case
42
Pessimistic
Earnings
$33,093/yr (-14% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (480,600 openings/yr)
ROI
11.4x earnings multiple (6.1x 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 | $524K | $522K | $483K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.5x | 11.4x | 10.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.1x | 6.1x | 5.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 34% | 32% | 26% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 52 | 51 | 42 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$45,600
Out-of-state: $85,632 (6.1x ROI)
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$52,313
58% growth from Year 1
About Vermont State University
A 83% acceptance rate means Vermont State University is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 3,567 students in Randolph, VT.
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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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Criminal Justice at Vermont State University?
This program scores 51/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Criminal Justice programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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