Criminal Justice and Corrections at American InterContinental University-Atlanta

At nearly $48,000 in debt for a program that produces starting salaries around $36,000, American InterContinental University-Atlanta's Criminal Justice program creates a challenging financial burden that significantly exceeds both national and state norms. While the debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.32 isn't catastrophic, the real concern is that graduates are borrowing almost twice the national median debt ($26,130) and 55% more than the typical Georgia program ($30,658) for below-average outcomes.

The earnings picture tells a sobering story: graduates rank in just the 36th percentile nationally and 40th percentile within Georgia for this field. When top Georgia programs like Herzing University produce graduates earning $67,000—nearly double AIU's outcomes—the value gap becomes stark. Even modest growth to $37,928 by year four barely moves the needle on what remains a heavy debt load relative to earning potential.

For a program serving primarily Pell Grant recipients (83%), these debt levels are particularly concerning given the financial constraints these students already face. While the robust sample size makes these numbers reliable, they point toward a program that saddles students with substantial debt without delivering competitive career preparation. Parents should seriously consider the stronger-performing alternatives available in Georgia's market.