Criminal Justice at Columbia-Greene Community College
a compact campus enrolling 900 students in Hudson, NY.
Program Analysis
Graduates earn $34,411/yr, roughly in line with the $39,484 national median for Criminal Justice. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 30.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Criminal Justice programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Criminal Justice's career paths, with 36% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 0% gap from the optimistic case.
Ranked #338 of 469 Criminal Justice programs, Columbia-Greene Community College falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Criminal Justice offers 17 registered apprenticeship pathways — an unusually broad set of earn-while-you-learn alternatives to the classroom track.
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 Columbia-Greene Community College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.
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