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Criminology at University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $29,670/yr (-19% vs median)

AI Risk High (50% exposed)

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

ROI 2.6x earnings multiple

Ranked #100 of 111 Criminology programs

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	$630K	$615K	$547K
Earnings Multiple	2.6x	2.6x	2.3x
Probability of Field Employment	34%	30%	22%
DegreeOutlook Score	32	31	21

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$239,704

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$147,212

39% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,062

6.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$67,998

129% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Miami's Criminology graduates start at $29,670/yr, trailing the $36,749 national average by 19%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

An earnings multiple of 2.6x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 50% task exposure — and the 13% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $16,062 debt-to-$29,670 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #100 out of 111 programs, University of Miami's financial outcomes for Criminology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $29,670 to $67,998 over five years (129% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Miami

Admission to University of Miami is competitive, with 19% of applicants accepted, with a mid-sized student body of 12,570 in Coral Gables, FL. After financial aid, the average student pays $147,212 over four years — 39% below sticker price.

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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

How does University of Miami's Criminology program score?

This program scores 31/100 — on the lower end for Criminology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Criminology to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Criminology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 50% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Criminology earnings lower at University of Miami?

Lower starting pay at University of Miami may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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