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Criminology at University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,839/yr (-8% vs median)

AI Risk High (50% exposed)

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

ROI 21.0x earnings multiple (7.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #24 of 111 Criminology programs Top 25%

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	$501K	$501K	$463K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	21.0x	21.0x	19.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.4x	7.4x	6.8x
Probability of Field Employment	34%	30%	22%
DegreeOutlook Score	49	49	37

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$23,884

Out-of-state: $68,096 (7.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$61,800

-159% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,304

9.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$48,072

42% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of West Georgia's Criminology program produces graduates earning $33,839/yr — within striking distance of the $36,749 national average for this field.

The 21.0x 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 — 50% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $25,304 debt-to-$33,839 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #24 out of 111 programs, University of West Georgia's Criminology program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $33,839 to $48,072 shows 42% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of West Georgia

University of West Georgia's 49% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with a mid-sized student body of 7,485 in Carrollton, GA. 42% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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 West Georgia's Criminology program score?

This program scores 49/100 — 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 does University of West Georgia rank so high for Criminology?

The #24 ranking out of 111 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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