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Criminal Justice and Corrections at College of Coastal Georgia

Brunswick, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $31,119/yr (-19% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)

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

ROI 32.3x earnings multiple (10.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #242 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	$446K	$450K	$425K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	32.0x	32.3x	30.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	10.7x	10.8x	10.2x
Probability of Field Employment	34%	32%	26%
DegreeOutlook Score	55	54	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)

$13,932

Out-of-state: $41,556 (10.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$51,620

-271% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $31,119/yr fall 19% below the $38,544 national median for Criminal Justice and Corrections. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 32.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Criminal Justice and Corrections programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Criminal Justice and Corrections's typical career paths, with 36% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 5% gap from the optimistic case.

At #242 of 629 Criminal Justice and Corrections programs, College of Coastal Georgia scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

About College of Coastal Georgia

College of Coastal Georgia has a 99% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a smaller institution with 2,794 students in Brunswick, GA. Pell Grant recipients make up 41% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Criminal Justice and Corrections at College of Coastal Georgia?

A score of 54/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Criminal Justice and Corrections field.

Can you still earn well with Criminal Justice and Corrections from College of Coastal Georgia?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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