Criminal Justice at UEI College-Ontario

Ontario, CA · Private for-profit · Certificate · Criminal Justice and Corrections

a compact campus enrolling 930 students in Ontario, CA.

Program Analysis

At $29,663 per year, Criminal Justice graduates from UEI College-Ontario earn below the $39,484 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 8% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Criminal Justice career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

The median debt load of $9,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

A #398 ranking among 469 Criminal Justice programs places UEI College-Ontario in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The limited growth from $29,663 to $33,255 over five years suggests earnings in this trade plateau relatively early in one's career.

The 17 apprenticeship pathways connected to Criminal Justice reflect strong industry infrastructure for this trade. Apprenticeships typically lead to journeyman-level wages.

60 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
56
Low End
60
Score
62
High End
Earnings $29,663/yr (-25% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (64% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (480,600 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$338K
2.9% 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
$9,500
3.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$33,255
12% 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

What can you do with a Criminal Justice credential from UEI College-Ontario? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 60/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Criminal Justice at UEI College-Ontario?
At 60/100, 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.
Can you still earn well with Criminal Justice from UEI College-Ontario?
Starting salary is one data point. If UEI College-Ontario's tuition is significantly below average, the ROI calculation can still work — lower earnings paired with lower costs can be a reasonable trade.
Should I consider an apprenticeship over a Criminal Justice program at UEI College-Ontario?
Yes — 17 registered apprenticeship programs are mapped to Criminal Justice career paths, including Correction Officer. Apprenticeships offer paid on-the-job training as an alternative or complement to a program at UEI College-Ontario.
What's the job market like for Criminal Justice from UEI College-Ontario?
The very large job market (480,600 annual openings) works in favor of Criminal Justice graduates. The national outlook is driven by public safety staffing needs and retirement-driven turnover, though regional variation matters.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →