Criminal Justice at Berkeley College-New York

New York, NY · Private for-profit · Associate Degree · Criminal Justice and Corrections

a smaller institution with 1,514 students in New York, NY.

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $33,365/yr fall 15% below the $39,484 national median for Criminal Justice. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 9.6x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Criminal Justice's career paths, with 36% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 39% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $20,822 represents roughly 7 months of the $33,365 starting salary — a manageable burden by trade school standards.

Ranked #415 of 469 Criminal Justice programs, Berkeley College-New York falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $51,817 show a 55% jump from the $33,365 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration in this trade.

Criminal Justice offers 17 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.

57 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
52
Low End
57
Score
58
High End
Earnings $33,365/yr (-15% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (64% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (480,600 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$575K
11.6% annual growth
Earnings Multiple
10.1x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
20 of 20
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition
$57,200
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,822
7.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$51,817
55% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Criminal Justice graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Managers, all other $136,550 +4.5% 53%
First-line supervisors of police and detectives $105,980 +2.9% 67%
Detectives and criminal investigators $93,580 -0.7% 47%
Managers, all other
$136,550
+4.5% growth 53% AI-proof
First-line supervisors of police and detectives
$105,980
+2.9% growth 67% AI-proof
Detectives and criminal investigators
$93,580
-0.7% growth 47% AI-proof

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Criminal Justice Career Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Criminal Justice at Berkeley College-New York?
At 57/100, the score looks reasonable — but Criminal Justice is a high-scoring trade overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.
Why are Criminal Justice earnings lower at Berkeley College-New York?
Lower starting pay at Berkeley College-New York may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Are there apprenticeship options for Criminal Justice?
There are 17 registered apprenticeships connected to Criminal Justice occupations, such as Correction Officer and Crime Scene Technician. The earn-while-you-learn model means no tuition debt and immediate income, though the training period is typically longer.
How sensitive is Criminal Justice to AI disruption?
AI sensitivity is moderate-to-notable: a 39% difference between optimistic and pessimistic outcomes. The base case — our most likely scenario — falls between these extremes.
How many job openings are there for Criminal Justice graduates?
At 480,600 annual openings, Criminal Justice has a very large employment base. Berkeley College-New York graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given public safety staffing needs and retirement-driven turnover.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →