Criminal Justice at Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Criminal Justice and Corrections
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
59
Optimistic
59
Base Case
49
Pessimistic
Earnings
$40,289/yr (5% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (480,600 openings/yr)
ROI
12.0x earnings multiple (4.3x 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 | $534K | $531K | $490K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.1x | 12.0x | 11.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.3x | 4.3x | 4.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 34% | 32% | 26% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 59 | 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)
$44,100
Out-of-state: $122,940 (4.3x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
6.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$56,961
41% growth from Year 1
About Western Oregon University
Western Oregon University has a 99% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a smaller institution with 3,211 students in Monmouth, OR.
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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 Western Oregon University?
A score of 59/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Criminal Justice field.
What makes Western Oregon University's Criminal Justice program stand out?
Ranked #120 of 629 programs nationally, Western Oregon University 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.
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