Criminal Justice and Corrections at Albertus Magnus College

Albertus Magnus graduates earn $50,913 four years out, placing them solidly above the Connecticut median for criminal justice programs and in the 71st percentile nationally. That's a meaningful premium over the typical program, though it trails the state's top performer (Charter Oak State) by a considerable margin. The 23% earnings growth from year one to year four suggests reasonable career progression in a field where advancement opportunities can be limited.

The concern here is debt: $40,000 is nearly 50% higher than both state and national medians for this program. While the debt-to-earnings ratio under 1.0 is manageable, it means graduates start their careers owing nearly a full year's salary. For context, Connecticut's median criminal justice debt is $27,000—that $13,000 difference represents roughly four months of post-graduation earnings that could otherwise go toward savings or other goals.

The calculation comes down to whether the earnings premium justifies the debt premium. Albertus graduates do earn more than the typical Connecticut criminal justice graduate, but not dramatically more—and they're carrying significantly more debt to get there. If your child has lower-cost options (especially public schools in Connecticut), those deserve serious consideration. If this is the best fit for other reasons, the program performs well enough to make the debt serviceable, just not a clear financial win.