Criminal Justice at Remington College-Fort Worth Campus

North Richland Hills, TX · Private nonprofit · Associate Degree · Criminal Justice and Corrections

a compact campus enrolling 164 students in North Richland Hills, TX.

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $26,952/yr fall 32% below the $39,484 national median for Criminal Justice. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

At 8.0x the cost of tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 36% task exposure — and the 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Criminal Justice graduates.

The $20,000 debt-to-$26,952 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #461 out of 469 programs, Remington College-Fort Worth Campus's financial outcomes for Criminal Justice trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth is modest: $26,952 to $30,721 over five years (14% gain). This trade may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

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

51 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
47
Low End
51
Score
53
High End
Earnings $26,952/yr (-32% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (64% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (480,600 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$314K
3.3% annual growth
Earnings Multiple
8.1x
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
$38,682
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,000
8.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$30,721
14% 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

See the full career breakdown for Criminal Justice — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from Remington College-Fort Worth Campus and 468 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Criminal Justice at Remington College-Fort Worth Campus?
At 51/100, 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 Remington College-Fort Worth Campus?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Can I learn Criminal Justice through an apprenticeship instead of Remington College-Fort Worth Campus?
The DOL recognizes 17 apprenticeship pathways related to Criminal Justice. For students weighing Remington College-Fort Worth Campus'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. Remington College-Fort Worth Campus 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 →