Criminal Justice and Corrections at Champlain College

Burlington, VT · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
37 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
37
Optimistic
37
Base Case
27
Pessimistic
Earnings $35,003/yr (-9% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (480,600 openings/yr)
ROI 2.6x earnings multiple
Ranked #607 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 $479K $480K $449K
Earnings Multiple 2.6x 2.6x 2.5x
Probability of Field Employment 34% 32% 26%
DegreeOutlook Score 37 37 27

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$182,200
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$140,000
23% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
8.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$43,585
25% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $35,003/yr, Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Champlain College land near the $38,544 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

An earnings multiple of 2.6x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 36% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $25,000 debt-to-$35,003 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #607 out of 629 programs, Champlain College'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 $35,003 to $43,585 shows 25% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Champlain College

Champlain College accepts 67% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a smaller institution with 2,870 students in Burlington, VT.

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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 Champlain College's Criminal Justice and Corrections program score?
This program scores 37/100 — 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 →