Criminal Justice at UEI College-West Covina
a compact campus enrolling 1,022 students in West Covina, CA.
Program Analysis
At $29,663 per year, Criminal Justice graduates from UEI College-West Covina earn below the $39,484 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.
AI risk is moderate — 36% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Criminal Justice graduates.
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.
At #401 out of 469 programs, UEI College-West Covina's financial outcomes for Criminal Justice trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth is modest: $29,663 to $33,255 over five years (12% 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.
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
What can you do with a Criminal Justice credential from UEI College-West Covina? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.
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