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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #221 | Canton, NY | $57,004 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $10,908 | 92.2% | 38.5% | |
| #222 | Radford UniversityPublic | Radford, VA | $56,996 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $8,965 | 89.5% | 48.7% |
| #223 | Grand Forks, ND | $56,986 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $13,126 | 76.9% | 60.5% | |
| #224 | Grand View UniversityPrivate | Des Moines, IA | $56,906 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $18,512 | 99.1% | 54.0% |
| #225 | Holy Family UniversityPrivate | Philadelphia, PA | $56,861 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $9,721 | 71.0% | 60.9% |
| #226 | Bluefield UniversityPrivate | Bluefield, VA | $56,811 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $25,807 | 59.3% | 17.8% |
| #227 | Platteville, WI | $56,797 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $9,009 | 89.4% | 55.8% | |
| #228 | Texas Christian UniversityPrivate | Fort Worth, TX | $56,791 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $17,956 | 44.5% | 85.5% |
| #229 | Hawaii Pacific UniversityPrivate | Honolulu, HI | $56,760 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $25,758 | 85.9% | 34.9% |
| #230 | Longwood UniversityPublic | Farmville, VA | $56,685 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $11,896 | 90.2% | 61.2% |
| #231 | Shorter UniversityPrivate | Rome, GA | $56,677 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $15,929 | 96.5% | 37.7% |
| #232 | Frostburg, MD | $56,668 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $12,129 | 89.2% | 49.7% | |
| #233 | Providence, RI | $56,632 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $19,916 | 91.0% | 55.4% | |
| #234 | Portales, NM | $56,614 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $3,663 | 91.7% | 45.1% | |
| #235 | Greensboro CollegePrivate | Greensboro, NC | $56,598 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $13,877 | 70.1% | 46.2% |
| #236 | Truman State UniversityPublic | Kirksville, MO | $56,596 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $6,046 | 83.8% | 68.5% |
| #237 | Denver, CO | $56,564 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $12,481 | 98.8% | 31.5% | |
| #238 | Georgian Court UniversityPrivate | Lakewood, NJ | $56,472 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $12,683 | 78.8% | 53.6% |
| #239 | Saint Peter's UniversityPrivate | Jersey City, NJ | $56,438 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $10,783 | 90.3% | 58.3% |
| #240 | Wayne State UniversityPublic | Detroit, MI | $56,423 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $11,090 | 81.2% | 58.4% |
