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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #521 | Cedar Falls, IA | $43,748 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $10,863 | 92.7% | 67.9% | |
| #522 | Monroe, LA | $43,699 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $11,490 | 84.8% | 54.2% | |
| #523 | Fort Smith, AR | $43,509 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $8,890 | 80.5% | 37.9% | |
| #524 | Shaw UniversityPrivate | Raleigh, NC | $43,299 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $16,236 | 80.2% | 21.8% |
| #525 | Thiel CollegePrivate | Greenville, PA | $43,186 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $17,247 | 71.5% | 48.7% |
| #526 | Texas CollegePrivate | Tyler, TX | $43,156 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $9,639 | — | 13.8% |
| #527 | Piedmont UniversityPrivate | Demorest, GA | $43,125 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $15,416 | 93.3% | 47.4% |
| #528 | Winona Lake, IN | $42,932 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $10,998 | 82.2% | 68.8% | |
| #529 | Greenville UniversityPrivate | Greenville, IL | $42,846 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $19,181 | 97.5% | 39.8% |
| #530 | Augusta, ME | $42,812 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $9,421 | — | 27.0% | |
| #531 | Texarkana, TX | $42,676 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $11,002 | 63.5% | 29.6% | |
| #532 | Alpine, TX | $42,239 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $11,110 | 98.7% | 29.9% | |
| #533 | Bluefield, WV | $42,085 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $11,810 | 97.2% | 37.0% | |
| #534 | Alcorn State UniversityPublic | Alcorn State, MS | $41,908 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $12,613 | 45.3% | 57.4% |
| #535 | Campbellsville UniversityPrivate | Campbellsville, KY | $41,900 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $17,880 | 79.7% | 42.0% |
| #536 | Williamsburg, KY | $41,785 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $10,736 | 98.8% | 50.4% | |
| #537 | Keystone CollegePrivate | La Plume, PA | $41,695 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $21,925 | 84.8% | 35.9% |
| #538 | University Of PikevillePrivate | Pikeville, KY | $41,524 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $13,115 | — | 41.7% |
| #539 | Arkansas Tech UniversityPublic | Russellville, AR | $41,457 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $12,426 | 95.9% | 48.6% |
| #540 | Mars Hill UniversityPrivate | Mars Hill, NC | $41,384 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $17,021 | 67.9% | 44.9% |
