Criminal Justice and Corrections at Boise State University

Boise, ID · Public · Bachelor's Degree
55 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
56
Optimistic
55
Base Case
45
Pessimistic
Earnings $37,891/yr (-2% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (480,600 openings/yr)
ROI 14.1x earnings multiple (4.6x out-of-state)
Ranked #223 of 629 Criminal Justice and Corrections programs Top 50%

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 $497K $497K $463K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 14.2x 14.1x 13.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.6x 4.6x 4.3x
Probability of Field Employment 34% 32% 26%
DegreeOutlook Score 56 55 45

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$35,128
Out-of-state: $107,904 (4.6x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$76,728
-118% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,375
6.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,318
28% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $37,891 track close to the $38,544 national median for Criminal Justice and Corrections programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 14.1x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 36% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $20,375 debt-to-$37,891 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #223 out of 629 programs, Boise State University's Criminal Justice and Corrections offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $37,891 to $48,318 shows 28% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Boise State University

Boise State University has a 84% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 17,081 students in Boise, ID.

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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
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Boise State University's Criminal Justice and Corrections program score?
This program scores 55/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →