Location: Tempe, AZ•In-State Tuition: $12,051•Out-of-State Tuition: $32,193•Admission Rate: 90%
Median Earnings (1yr)
$42,187
75th percentile
60th percentile in Arizona
Median Debt
$22,000
16% below national median
D/E Ratio: 0.52 ManageableSample: 694 graduates

Analysis

Arizona State University's on-campus Criminal Justice program delivers surprisingly strong value in a field often criticized for poor job prospects. With first-year earnings of $42,187, graduates earn exactly at the 75th percentile nationally—meaning they out-earn three-quarters of criminal justice graduates across the country. While the program ranks at the 60th percentile within Arizona, it's important to note that Arizona's criminal justice programs generally perform well above national standards.

The financial picture is particularly compelling. At $22,000 in median debt, ASU students graduate with significantly less debt than both the national median ($26,130) and especially the Arizona median ($38,878). This creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.52—meaning graduates can reasonably expect to pay off their loans in about two years if they dedicate half their income to debt service. The 18% earnings growth from year one to year four also suggests solid career progression potential.

What makes this especially noteworthy is ASU's 90% admission rate, meaning this isn't an ultra-selective program gaming the numbers with only top students. For families concerned about criminal justice being a "dead-end" degree, ASU's version appears to buck that trend. The combination of above-average earnings, below-average debt, and strong sample size makes this a genuinely solid investment for students serious about criminal justice careers.

Where Arizona State University Campus Immersion Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all criminal justice and corrections bachelors's programs nationally

Arizona State University Campus ImmersionOther criminal justice and corrections programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How Arizona State University Campus Immersion graduates compare to all programs nationally

Arizona State University Campus Immersion earns $42k — 75th percentile among criminal justice and corrections bachelors programs.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Arizona State University Campus Immersion$42,187$49,826+18%
Arizona State University Digital Immersion$42,187$49,826+18%
Grand Canyon University$41,180$47,768+16%
DeVry University-Arizona$43,091$46,188+7%
University of Phoenix-Arizona$47,987$44,185-8%

Compare to Similar Programs in Arizona

Criminal Justice and Corrections bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Arizona (12 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Arizona State University Campus ImmersionTempe$12,051$42,187$49,826$22,0000.52
University of Phoenix-ArizonaPhoenix$9,552$47,987$44,185$46,9890.98
DeVry University-ArizonaPhoenix$17,488$43,091$46,188$54,9851.28
Arizona State University Digital ImmersionScottsdale—$42,187$49,826$22,0000.52
Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix$17,450$41,180$47,768$27,0480.66
American InterContinental University SystemChandler$12,310$35,862$37,928$47,5001.32
National Median—$37,856—$26,1300.69

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with criminal justice and corrections graduates

Financial Examiners

Enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify, or authenticate records.

$90,400/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Emergency Management Directors

Plan and direct disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies or hazardous materials spills) disasters or hostage situations.

$86,130/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Compliance Officers

Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Environmental Compliance Inspectors

Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Government Property Inspectors and Investigators

Investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Regulatory Affairs Specialists

Coordinate and document internal regulatory processes, such as internal audits, inspections, license renewals, or registrations. May compile and prepare materials for submission to regulatory agencies.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Customs Brokers

Prepare customs documentation and ensure that shipments meet all applicable laws to facilitate the import and export of goods. Determine and track duties and taxes payable and process payments on behalf of client. Sign documents under a power of attorney. Represent clients in meetings with customs officials and apply for duty refunds and tariff reclassifications. Coordinate transportation and storage of imported goods.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Detectives and Criminal Investigators

Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.

$77,270/yrJobs growth:

Police Identification and Records Officers

Collect evidence at crime scene, classify and identify fingerprints, and photograph evidence for use in criminal and civil cases.

$77,270/yrJobs growth:

Intelligence Analysts

Gather, analyze, or evaluate information from a variety of sources, such as law enforcement databases, surveillance, intelligence networks or geographic information systems. Use intelligence data to anticipate and prevent organized crime activities, such as terrorism.

$77,270/yrJobs growth:
About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Arizona State University Campus Immersion, approximately 30% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 694 graduates with reported earnings and 749 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.