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Criminal Justice at Blinn College District

Brenham, TX · Public · Associate Degree · Criminal Justice and Corrections

serving 16,156 students in Brenham, TX.

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $30,374/yr fall 23% below the $39,484 national median for Criminal Justice. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The 50.5x 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 34% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Criminal Justice graduates.

At $14,240 in median debt against $30,374 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance quickly — a hallmark of affordable trade programs.

At #286 out of 469 programs, Blinn College District's financial outcomes for Criminal Justice trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $30,374 to $44,392 shows 46% 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.

66 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
59
Low End
66
Score
68
High End
Earnings $30,374/yr (-23% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (64% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (480,600 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$483K
10.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
52.7x
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 (In-State)
$9,160
Out-of-state: $22,060
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,240
5.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$44,392
46% 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

View all 20 career paths with full salary data →

Criminal Justice Career Guide

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

Read the full Criminal Justice career guide →

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Criminal Justice Overview

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Criminal Justice at Other Schools

Santa Rosa Junior College ($111,649) San Bernardino Valley College ($94,285) San Diego Miramar College ($91,647) Monroe Community College ($85,061) Moreno Valley College ($81,339) Gateway Technical College ($73,818) Butte College ($73,170) Red Rocks Community College ($72,583)

Other Majors at Blinn College District

Nursing ($72,895) Allied Health Professions ($55,570) Medical Assisting ($49,944) Practical Nursing ($44,454) Business ($34,483) Accounting ($32,243) Liberal Arts & Humanities ($28,975) Health Administration ($23,553)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Blinn College District's Criminal Justice program score?
A score of 66/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Blinn College District trails the majority of Criminal Justice programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
Is Blinn College District a good choice for Criminal Justice despite lower starting pay?
Lower starting pay at Blinn College District may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Can I learn Criminal Justice through an apprenticeship instead of Blinn College District?
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 Blinn College District.
How sensitive is Criminal Justice to AI disruption?
The 34% scenario spread reflects genuine uncertainty. Some career paths within Criminal Justice are more exposed than others — the aggregate score blends resistant and vulnerable roles.
Is there demand for Criminal Justice workers?
With approximately 480,600 annual openings across mapped careers, Criminal Justice offers a very large employment pool. Blinn College District graduates enter a market shaped by public safety staffing needs and retirement-driven turnover.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →