Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $31,793 place Remington College-Dallas Campus below the $38,544 national median for Criminal Justice and Corrections — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.
The 4.7x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.
AI risk is moderate — 36% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $45,000 debt load exceeds a year of the $31,793 starting salary, suggesting a multi-year repayment window before graduates break even financially.
At #606 out of 629 programs, Remington College-Dallas Campus's financial outcomes for Criminal Justice and Corrections trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth is modest: $31,793 to $35,238 over five years (11% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.