Program Analysis
At $37,564/yr, Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from University of the Cumberlands land near the $38,544 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
The 12.2x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 36% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $23,375 debt-to-$37,564 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #327 out of 629 programs, University of the Cumberlands's financial outcomes for Criminal Justice and Corrections trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth is modest: $37,564 to $44,221 over five years (18% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.