Criminal Justice at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College

Cloquet, MN · Public · Associate Degree · Criminal Justice and Corrections

a compact campus enrolling 457 students in Cloquet, MN.

Program Analysis

Graduates of Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College's Criminal Justice program earn $51,144/yr in their first year — 30% above the $39,484 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 44.6x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Criminal Justice programs nationally.

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 0% gap from the optimistic case.

At $9,500 in median debt against $51,144 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

At #158 of 469 Criminal Justice programs, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $52,735 are relatively flat compared to the $51,144 starting salary — typical of trades with stable but capped salary bands.

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

75 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
72
Low End
75
Score
76
High End
Earnings $51,144/yr (30% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (64% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (480,600 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$535K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple
44.6x
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
$11,998
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,500
2.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$52,735
3% 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

Criminal Justice opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Criminal Justice at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College?
At 75/100, this is a high-performing trade program. The TradeSchoolOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.
What's the typical debt for Criminal Justice graduates from Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College?
At $9,500 in median debt, Criminal Justice graduates from Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College carry minimal financial burden. The debt-to-income ratio of 0.2x is well below the trade program average.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Criminal Justice graduates?
The DOL recognizes 17 apprenticeship pathways related to Criminal Justice. For students weighing Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.
How many job openings are there for Criminal Justice graduates?
At 480,600 annual openings, Criminal Justice has a very large employment base. Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College 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 →