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Criminal Justice and Corrections at University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage, AK · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $39,003/yr (1% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)

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

ROI 16.1x earnings multiple (5.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #177 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	$488K	$489K	$456K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.1x	16.1x	15.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.6x	5.6x	5.3x
Probability of Field Employment	34%	32%	26%
DegreeOutlook Score	57	56	46

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$30,264

Out-of-state: $86,772 (5.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,120

-82% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$46,530

19% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $39,003 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 16.1x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 7% 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 #177 ranking among 629 Criminal Justice and Corrections programs places University of Alaska Anchorage in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The limited growth from $39,003 to $46,530 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About University of Alaska Anchorage

With a 67% acceptance rate, University of Alaska Anchorage is moderately selective, serving 6,916 students in Anchorage, AK.

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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 56/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Criminal Justice and Corrections at University of Alaska Anchorage?

At 56/100, University of Alaska Anchorage's Criminal Justice and Corrections program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

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