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Criminology at University at Albany

Albany, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $42,257/yr (15% vs median)

AI Risk High (50% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (122,700 openings/yr)

ROI 13.2x earnings multiple (4.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #5 of 111 Criminology programs Top 5%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Criminology graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$557K	$550K	$500K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.4x	13.2x	12.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.8x	4.7x	4.3x
Probability of Field Employment	34%	30%	22%
DegreeOutlook Score	56	55	42

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$41,632

Out-of-state: $115,992 (4.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$73,944

-78% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,400

5.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$62,386

48% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University at Albany's Criminology graduates start at $42,257/yr — above the $36,749 national average, though not by a wide margin.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Criminology programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Criminology's typical career paths, with 50% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 10% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $19,400 in median debt clears quickly against $42,257 in annual earnings.

At #5 of 111 nationally, this is a top-5% Criminology program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $42,257 to $62,386 over five years — a 48% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University at Albany

University at Albany's 70% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, enrolling 12,100 students in Albany, NY. With 42% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Psychologists, all other $117,580/yr

Sociologists $101,690/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Criminology at University at Albany?

A score of 55/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Criminology field.

Will AI replace Criminology careers?

With 50% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $499,613 in decade earnings vs $556,773 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University at Albany's Criminology program stand out?

Ranked #5 of 111 programs nationally, University at Albany lands in the top 5%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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