Criminal Justice at Moberly Area Community College

Moberly, MO · Public · Certificate · Criminal Justice and Corrections

a compact campus enrolling 2,928 students in Moberly, MO.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $41,286/yr, roughly in line with the $39,484 national median for Criminal Justice. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 107.4x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 36% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Criminal Justice graduates.

Ranked #101 out of 469 programs, Moberly Area Community College's Criminal Justice program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

With 17 registered apprenticeships mapped to Criminal Justice, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

81 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
77
Low End
81
Score
83
High End
Earnings $41,286/yr (5% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (64% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (480,600 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$41K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
107.4x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
20 of 20
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition (In-State)
$4,020
Out-of-state: $8,370
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$38,413
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

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

Explore what Criminal Justice graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 469 programs nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 81/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Criminal Justice at Moberly Area Community College?
This program scores 81/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Criminal Justice nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, hands-on AI resilience, and solid financial return.
Is Moberly Area Community College one of the best schools for Criminal Justice?
Ranked #101 of 469 programs nationally, Moberly Area Community College lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Criminal Justice graduates?
If Moberly Area Community College's tuition gives you pause, consider that 17 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Criminal Justice. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
Will Criminal Justice graduates from Moberly Area Community College find jobs?
Job availability for Criminal Justice is strong — 480,600 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Moberly Area Community College graduates specifically, local market conditions in MO may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →