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Criminal Justice and Corrections at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $40,669/yr (6% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)

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

ROI 10.5x earnings multiple (3.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #174 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	$535K	$532K	$491K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.6x	10.5x	9.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.2x	3.2x	2.9x
Probability of Field Employment	34%	32%	26%
DegreeOutlook Score	58	57	47

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$50,572

Out-of-state: $167,988 (3.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$53,940

-7% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$11,628

3.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$57,289

41% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $40,669 at University of Washington-Seattle Campus come in 6% above the national median of $38,544 for Criminal Justice and Corrections programs.

With a 10.5x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 8% 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.

With first-year pay of $40,669 far exceeding the $11,628 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #174 ranking among 629 Criminal Justice and Corrections programs places University of Washington-Seattle Campus in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 41% earnings increase from $40,669 to $57,289 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Washington-Seattle Campus

A 43% admission rate makes University of Washington-Seattle Campus accessible to a wide range of qualified students, with 31,588 students enrolled in Seattle, WA.

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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 57/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Criminal Justice and Corrections at University of Washington-Seattle Campus?

At 57/100, University of Washington-Seattle Campus'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 →