Criminal Justice and Corrections at Remington College-Shreveport Campus

At $26,952 in first-year earnings, Remington College-Shreveport's criminal justice program ranks dead last among Louisiana's 15 schools offering this degree—falling $2,300 below the state median and a full $9,000 behind Baton Rouge Community College. While landing in the 40th percentile statewide might sound middling, that's misleading: this program is literally tied for the lowest first-year outcome in Louisiana with its sister campus in Lafayette. Nationally, it performs even worse, placing in just the 10th percentile.

The $22,119 in median debt compounds the problem. That's 55% higher than the national median for this program and represents 82% of what graduates earn in their first year—a ratio that would strain most entry-level budgets. Even with earnings growing to $31,462 by year four, graduates still face monthly payments on a debt load that significantly outpaces their starting salary. The school serves an overwhelmingly low-income population (91% receive Pell grants), yet it's charging more than community colleges in the area that deliver better outcomes.

For families considering this path, community colleges like Bossier Parish or Baton Rouge offer substantially better earnings potential at comparable or lower cost. Unless there are compelling reasons this specific program fits your child's situation, the combination of bottom-tier earnings and above-average debt makes this a risky investment.