Criminal Justice at Miller-Motte College-Wilmington
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Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $30,539 place Miller-Motte College-Wilmington below the $39,484 national median for Criminal Justice — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.
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 9% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $26,692 represents roughly 10 months of the $30,539 starting salary — a manageable burden by trade school standards.
Ranked #372 of 469 Criminal Justice programs, Miller-Motte College-Wilmington falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Five-year earnings of $34,449 are relatively flat compared to the $30,539 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.
Earnings Overview
Projected 10-Year Earnings
Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.
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% |
Criminal Justice Career Guide
From day-one roles to senior positions, Criminal Justice careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering criminal justice & public safety.
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