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Criminology at Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $40,713/yr (11% vs median)

AI Risk High (50% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (122,700 openings/yr)

ROI 10.8x earnings multiple (5.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #18 of 111 Criminology programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Criminology graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$545K	$539K	$492K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.9x	10.8x	9.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.3x	5.2x	4.8x
Probability of Field Employment	34%	30%	22%
DegreeOutlook Score	51	51	37

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$49,840

Out-of-state: $102,944 (5.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$65,740

-32% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

6.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$59,375

46% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Central Connecticut State University's Criminology graduates start at $40,713/yr — above the $36,749 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The 10.8x 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 — 50% task exposure — and the 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,500 debt-to-$40,713 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #18 out of 111 programs, Central Connecticut State University's Criminology program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $40,713 to $59,375 shows 46% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Central Connecticut State University

A 76% acceptance rate means Central Connecticut State University is accessible to most applicants, serving 7,670 students in New Britain, CT.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Psychologists, all other $117,580/yr

Sociologists $101,690/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Central Connecticut State University's Criminology program score?

This program scores 51/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Criminology graduates.

How vulnerable is Criminology to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Criminology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 50% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why does Central Connecticut State University rank so high for Criminology?

The #18 ranking out of 111 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. See full methodology →