# University of Alaska Fairbanks: Criminal Justice (bachelor's)

Fairbanks, AK. IPEDS 102614, CIP 43.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-alaska-fairbanks/majors/criminal-justice

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,617
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,306 (U.S. median for this major: $55,208 across 584 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,125 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in AK: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,098

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.44 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $60,306 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AK (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,992 | $35,484 | 1.8 years |
| 30-48k | $6,065 | $26,929 | 1.4 years |
| 48-75k | $11,323 | $50,274 | 2.6 years |
| 75-110k | $15,526 | $68,935 | 3.5 years |
| 110k+ | $17,512 | $77,753 | 3.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Criminal Justice at AK colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska Fairbanks | $60,306 | $24,125 | $10,892 | 38% |
| University of Alaska Anchorage | $52,199 | $23,250 | $15,301 | 30% |

## Careers
- Police officer (SOC 33-3051): median wage $105,370 Fairbanks-College, AK, $99,130 AK, $76,210 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.5% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $92,970 Fairbanks-College, AK, $76,430 AK, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021): median wage $68,180 Fairbanks-College, AK, $62,630 AK, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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