Criminal Justice and Corrections at Remington College-Dallas Campus

At nearly $50,000 in debt for a degree that produces $31,793 in first-year earnings, this program carries serious financial risk. That debt burden is almost double the national median for criminal justice programs ($26,130), while earnings fall in the 12th percentile nationally. The 1.52 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates would need to dedicate more than 18 months of their entire pre-tax salary just to repay their loans—assuming zero living expenses.

The Texas comparison provides little reassurance. While this program ranks at the 40th percentile among in-state options, that's only because Texas has numerous struggling criminal justice programs. The state's top performers—like Wayland Baptist at $53,038 or Texas A&M-Central Texas at $45,976—demonstrate that vastly better outcomes exist within Texas, often at lower cost. More troubling: earnings actually decline 2% between year one and year four, suggesting graduates aren't gaining ground in their careers. With 92% of students receiving Pell grants, this program is serving a highly vulnerable population who can least afford to shoulder this level of debt.

The math here is unforgiving. Other Texas schools deliver criminal justice degrees with 40-70% higher earnings and typically half the debt. Unless you have specific circumstances that tie you to this campus, exploring literally any of the top five Texas programs listed would be a significantly safer investment.