CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, New York · Public · 11,590 undergraduates
All 23 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr). Another 29 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $1,073 |
| $30k to $48k | $2,506 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,760 |
| $75k to $110k | $8,427 |
| $110k and up | $13,292 |
| All families (average) | $3,203 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $59,343 | +$23,597 | clears the bar | $10,350 | 0.4 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Bachelor's Degree | $55,595 | +$19,849 | clears the bar | $12,395 | 0.6 yrs |
| Criminology | Bachelor's Degree | $57,396 | +$21,650 | clears the bar | $8,600 | 0.4 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Master's Degree | $79,246 | +$43,500 | clears the bar | $25,801 | 0.6 yrs |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Bachelor's Degree | $96,069 | +$60,323 | clears the bar | $13,625 | 0.2 yrs |
| Public Administration | Master's Degree | $83,931 | +$48,185 | clears the bar | $34,350 | 0.7 yrs |
| Security Science and Technology | Bachelor's Degree | $60,416 | +$24,670 | clears the bar | $15,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $57,073 | +$21,327 | clears the bar | $7,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $62,150 | +$26,404 | clears the bar | $11,645 | 0.4 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $68,820 | +$33,074 | clears the bar | $32,747 | 1 yr |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $69,322 | +$33,576 | clears the bar | $30,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $56,768 | +$21,022 | clears the bar | $9,319 | 0.4 yrs |
| Public Administration | Bachelor's Degree | $66,834 | +$31,088 | clears the bar | $14,604 | 0.5 yrs |
| Security Science and Technology | Master's Degree | $93,984 | +$58,238 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $55,706 | +$19,960 | clears the bar | $12,500 | 0.6 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 23 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 60% of students receive Pell grants · 56% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.