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Criminology at University of Wisconsin-Stout

Menomonie, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $49,004/yr (33% vs median)

AI Risk High (50% exposed)

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

ROI 12.7x earnings multiple (6.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #23 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	$516K	$514K	$473K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.7x	12.7x	11.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.9x	6.9x	6.3x
Probability of Field Employment	34%	30%	22%
DegreeOutlook Score	50	50	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)

$40,568

Out-of-state: $74,824 (6.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$69,460

-71% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,852

6.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

University of Wisconsin-Stout Criminology graduates command $49,004/yr out of the gate, well above the $36,749 national median. That 33% premium suggests the program's reputation carries real labor-market weight.

The 12.7x 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 $25,852 debt-to-$49,004 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #23 out of 111 programs, University of Wisconsin-Stout's Criminology program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

About University of Wisconsin-Stout

A 85% acceptance rate means University of Wisconsin-Stout is accessible to most applicants, serving 5,900 students in Menomonie, WI.

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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 Wisconsin-Stout's Criminology program score?

This program scores 50/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Criminology graduates.

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 Wisconsin-Stout rank so high for Criminology?

The #23 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 →