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Criminal Justice and Corrections at Alvernia University

Reading, PA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $39,940/yr (4% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (480,600 openings/yr)

ROI 3.1x earnings multiple

Ranked #497 of 629 Criminal Justice and Corrections programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$536K	$533K	$492K
Earnings Multiple	3.1x	3.1x	2.9x
Probability of Field Employment	34%	32%	26%
DegreeOutlook Score	45	45	34

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$171,240

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$113,316

34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

8.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$57,257

43% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $39,940/yr, Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Alvernia University land near the $38,544 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 3.1x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 36% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt-to-$39,940 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #497 out of 629 programs, Alvernia University's financial outcomes for Criminal Justice and Corrections trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $39,940 to $57,257 shows 43% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Alvernia University

Alvernia University accepts 62% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a smaller institution with 2,042 students in Reading, PA. The average net cost of $113,316 over four years represents a 34% discount from published tuition.

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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

View all 20 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Alvernia University's Criminal Justice and Corrections program score?

This program scores 45/100 — on the lower end for Criminal Justice and Corrections. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →