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Criminal Justice and Corrections at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla

Aguadilla, PR · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $16,702/yr (-57% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)

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

ROI 21.1x earnings multiple

Ranked #587 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	$466K	$468K	$439K
Earnings Multiple	21.0x	21.1x	19.8x
Probability of Field Employment	34%	32%	26%
DegreeOutlook Score	39	39	36

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$22,168

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$30,428

-37% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$5,500

4.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$33,632

101% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $16,702 per year, Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla earn below the $38,544 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 21.1x 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 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $5,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #587 out of 629 programs, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla's financial outcomes for Criminal Justice and Corrections trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $16,702 to $33,632 over five years (101% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla accepts 47% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 3,002 students in Aguadilla, PR. 84% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic 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

How does Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla's Criminal Justice and Corrections program score?

This program scores 39/100 — on the lower end for Criminal Justice and Corrections. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why are Criminal Justice and Corrections earnings lower at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla?

Lower starting pay at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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