Criminal Justice programs produce graduates with career earnings ranging from $150,457 to $20,254 across 439 ranked programs. The $1,942 gap below national averages reflects the field's public service focus, though top programs demonstrate that law enforcement and public safety careers can yield substantial financial returns when graduates target specialized roles.
Leading the list is Neumann University, achieving the highest program earnings at $150,457. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale follows at $104,017, with Anna Maria College rounding out the top tier at $100,072. These programs demonstrate how strategic program selection within justice studies can significantly impact long-term career trajectories and median earnings potential.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #181 | Providence, RI | $49,708 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $18,449 | 54.3% | 54.9% | |
| #182 | Coppin State UniversityPublic | Baltimore, MD | $49,642 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $4,635 | 49.6% | 25.6% |
| #183 | Florida State UniversityPublic | Tallahassee, FL | $49,626 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $5,777 | 25.4% | 83.0% |
| #184 | La Salle UniversityPrivate | Philadelphia, PA | $49,617 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $18,702 | 86.2% | 57.9% |
| #185 | Las Vegas, NV | $49,557 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $8,024 | 96.3% | 50.1% | |
| #186 | Roosevelt UniversityPrivate | Chicago, IL | $49,556 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $15,863 | 94.3% | 41.0% |
| #187 | Fayetteville, NC | $49,476 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $5,742 | 79.9% | 35.2% | |
| #188 | Baldwin Wallace UniversityPrivate | Berea, OH | $49,436 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $22,095 | 76.8% | 68.6% |
| #189 | King's CollegePrivate | Wilkes-Barre, PA | $49,426 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $17,178 | 93.2% | 60.1% |
| #190 | Danbury, CT | $49,367 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $17,055 | 81.4% | 50.2% | |
| #191 | Campbell UniversityPrivate | Buies Creek, NC | $49,367 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $18,276 | 94.3% | 55.9% |
| #192 | Suny College At PotsdamPublic | Potsdam, NY | $49,329 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $8,948 | 85.5% | 47.9% |
| #193 | Baker CollegePrivate | Owosso, MI | $49,289 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $13,061 | 87.5% | 31.3% |
| #194 | Fullerton, CA | $49,198 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $2,675 | 86.7% | 69.2% | |
| #195 | Vermont State UniversityPublic | Randolph, VT | $49,156 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $16,958 | 83.2% | 48.9% |
| #196 | Dearborn, MI | $49,072 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $8,160 | 58.6% | 56.5% | |
| #197 | Stephenville, TX | $49,034 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $15,477 | 94.2% | 51.2% | |
| #198 | Marywood UniversityPrivate | Scranton, PA | $49,026 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $19,389 | 83.7% | 72.5% |
| #199 | Fargo, ND | $49,006 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $10,647 | 95.8% | 63.7% | |
| #200 | Denver, CO | $48,873 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $12,364 | 99.1% | 29.9% |
