Criminal Justice and Corrections at American InterContinental University-Houston

While American InterContinental University-Houston's criminal justice program ranks in the 60th percentile among Texas schools—placing it solidly in the upper half of state offerings—the debt burden tells a more concerning story. Graduates leave with $47,500 in debt, nearly double both the national and Texas medians for this field, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.32 that will require careful financial planning to manage.

The earnings trajectory shows modest but steady growth, with graduates earning $35,862 initially and $37,928 after four years. These figures match the Texas median exactly, though they lag behind the national average by about $2,000. With 77% of students receiving Pell grants, this program clearly serves students from lower-income backgrounds who may have limited alternatives, but the high debt load relative to earning potential creates financial risk.

The bottom line: while this program performs reasonably well compared to other Texas schools and shows consistent earnings growth, the debt burden is problematic. Families should seriously consider lower-cost alternatives like Lamar University, which produces graduates earning $43,707 with likely much less debt. If cost is manageable through scholarships or family support, the program offers decent career prospects, but the debt-to-earnings math doesn't favor most students taking on the full financial burden.