Criminal Justice at Technical College of the Rockies

Delta, CO · Public · Certificate · Criminal Justice and Corrections

with a smaller student body of 142 in Delta, CO.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $56,589 put Technical College of the Rockies's Criminal Justice program 43% above the national median of $39,484 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

AI risk is moderate — 36% task exposure — and the 17% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Criminal Justice graduates.

With first-year pay of $56,589 far exceeding the $4,750 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Ranked #192 out of 469 programs, Technical College of the Rockies's Criminal Justice offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $56,589 to $68,837 shows 22% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

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

72 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
68
Low End
72
Score
74
High End
Earnings $56,589/yr (43% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (64% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (480,600 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$712K
5.0% annual growth
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.

Median Debt at Graduation
$4,750
1.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$68,837
22% 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

How does Technical College of the Rockies's Criminal Justice program score?
A score of 72/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Technical College of the Rockies's Criminal Justice graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.
What's the typical debt for Criminal Justice graduates from Technical College of the Rockies?
Median debt of just $4,750 against $56,589/yr in starting salary means graduates can clear their loans in under 1 months. This is one of the more affordable paths in our dataset.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Criminal Justice graduates?
Beyond Technical College of the Rockies's classroom route, 17 registered apprenticeships map to Criminal Justice careers — including Correction Officer. Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
What's the job market like for Criminal Justice from Technical College of the Rockies?
At 480,600 annual openings, Criminal Justice has a very large employment base. Technical College of the Rockies 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 →