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Criminal Justice and Corrections at Northeastern University

Boston, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $51,363/yr (33% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)

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

ROI 2.4x earnings multiple

Ranked #279 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	$603K	$595K	$542K
Earnings Multiple	2.4x	2.4x	2.1x
Probability of Field Employment	34%	32%	26%
DegreeOutlook Score	53	53	44

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$252,564

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$128,464

49% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,889

4.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$75,101

46% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates of Northeastern University's Criminal Justice and Corrections program earn $51,363/yr in their first year — 33% above the $38,544 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

The financial case is thin at 2.4x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

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 10% gap from the optimistic case.

At $20,889 in median debt against $51,363 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #279 of 629 Criminal Justice and Corrections programs, Northeastern University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $51,363 to $75,101 over five years — a 46% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Northeastern University

Northeastern University admits 6% of applicants — among the most selective institutions in the country, serving 15,719 students in Boston, MA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $128,464 — 49% less than the list price.

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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Criminal Justice and Corrections at Northeastern University?

A score of 53/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Criminal Justice and Corrections field.

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