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Criminal Justice and Corrections at North Park University

Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $43,519/yr (13% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)

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

ROI 3.8x earnings multiple

Ranked #324 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	$548K	$544K	$501K
Earnings Multiple	3.9x	3.8x	3.5x
Probability of Field Employment	34%	32%	26%
DegreeOutlook Score	51	51	41

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$141,300

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$72,764

49% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$60,960

40% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $43,519 per year, Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from North Park University earn slightly above the $38,544 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

At 3.8x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

The 9% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Criminal Justice and Corrections career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

A #324 ranking among 629 Criminal Justice and Corrections programs places North Park University in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 40% earnings increase from $43,519 to $60,960 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About North Park University

With 73% of applicants admitted, North Park University prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 1,844 students in Chicago, IL. 43% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity. The average net cost of $72,764 over four years represents a 49% discount from published tuition.

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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

What does a 51/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Criminal Justice and Corrections at North Park University?

At 51/100, the score looks reasonable — but Criminal Justice and Corrections is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

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