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Criminal Justice and Corrections at Southern University at New Orleans

New Orleans, LA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,494/yr (-13% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)

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

ROI 15.9x earnings multiple (7.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #361 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	$476K	$478K	$447K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.9x	15.9x	14.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.3x	7.3x	6.8x
Probability of Field Employment	34%	32%	26%
DegreeOutlook Score	51	50	41

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$29,960

Out-of-state: $65,560 (7.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$61,040

-104% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$28,864

10.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$42,551

27% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $33,494 track close to the $38,544 national median for Criminal Justice and Corrections programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 15.9x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 6% 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.

At $28,864 against $33,494/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #361 ranking among 629 Criminal Justice and Corrections programs places Southern University at New Orleans in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 27% earnings increase from $33,494 to $42,551 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Southern University at New Orleans

With a 60% acceptance rate, Southern University at New Orleans is moderately selective, with a smaller student body of 1,095 in New Orleans, LA. 45% 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

What does a 50/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Criminal Justice and Corrections at Southern University at New Orleans?

At 50/100, 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 →