Criminal Justice at Rasmussen University-Florida

Ocala, FL · Private for-profit · Associate Degree · Criminal Justice and Corrections

a compact campus enrolling 3,034 students in Ocala, FL.

Program Analysis

At $47,447 per year, Criminal Justice graduates from Rasmussen University-Florida earn slightly above the $39,484 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 16.4x 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 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Criminal Justice graduates.

The median debt load of $19,964 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

At #273 out of 469 programs, Rasmussen University-Florida's financial outcomes for Criminal Justice trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth is modest: $47,447 to $49,266 over five years (4% 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.

66 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
62
Low End
66
Score
68
High End
Earnings $47,447/yr (20% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (64% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (480,600 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$496K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple
16.4x
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
$30,234
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,964
5.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$49,266
4% 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 Rasmussen University-Florida? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rasmussen University-Florida's Criminal Justice program score?
This program scores 66/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Criminal Justice programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
Can I learn Criminal Justice through an apprenticeship instead of Rasmussen University-Florida?
Beyond Rasmussen University-Florida'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.
How many job openings are there for Criminal Justice graduates?
At 480,600 annual openings, Criminal Justice has a very large employment base. Rasmussen University-Florida 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 →