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Criminal Justice and Corrections at University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $39,609/yr (3% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)

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

ROI 14.9x earnings multiple (6.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #119 of 629 Criminal Justice and Corrections programs Top 25%

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	$511K	$509K	$473K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.0x	14.9x	13.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.6x	6.6x	6.1x
Probability of Field Employment	34%	32%	26%
DegreeOutlook Score	59	59	48

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$34,088

Out-of-state: $77,636 (6.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$75,960

-123% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,875

6.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$51,797

31% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $39,609/yr, Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from University of Central Oklahoma land near the $38,544 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Criminal Justice and Corrections programs nationally.

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 7% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $20,875 represents roughly 6 months of the $39,609 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #119 of 629 nationally, this is a top-5% Criminal Justice and Corrections program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $39,609 to $51,797 over five years — a 31% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Central Oklahoma

With 82% of applicants admitted, University of Central Oklahoma prioritizes broad access, serving 10,132 students in Edmond, OK.

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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Criminal Justice and Corrections at University of Central Oklahoma?

A score of 59/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Criminal Justice and Corrections field.

What makes University of Central Oklahoma's Criminal Justice and Corrections program stand out?

Ranked #119 of 629 programs nationally, University of Central Oklahoma lands in the top 25%. 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 →