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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #61 | Gwynedd Mercy UniversityPrivate | Gwynedd Valley, PA | $56,260 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $20,013 | 93.6% | 58.5% |
| #62 | San Francisco, CA | $56,243 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $9,307 | 96.2% | 50.1% | |
| #63 | Ewing, NJ | $56,217 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $12,814 | 62.1% | 85.2% | |
| #64 | Lowell, MA | $56,155 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $10,460 | 85.2% | 70.1% | |
| #65 | Sacramento, CA | $56,016 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $7,306 | 93.6% | 55.8% | |
| #66 | Loyola University ChicagoPrivate | Chicago, IL | $55,922 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $28,666 | 81.4% | 76.9% |
| #67 | University Of DaytonPrivate | Dayton, OH | $55,612 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $25,086 | 61.7% | 81.5% |
| #68 | Whiting, IN | $55,587 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $19,752 | — | 29.9% | |
| #69 | St. Francis CollegePrivate | Brooklyn, NY | $55,538 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $17,889 | — | 52.3% |
| #70 | Pullman, WA | $55,527 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $7,147 | 85.4% | 61.6% | |
| #71 | Brooklyn, NY | $55,499 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $13,649 | 71.4% | 64.2% | |
| #72 | Roger Williams UniversityPrivate | Bristol, RI | $55,490 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $29,475 | 87.8% | 66.6% |
| #73 | New York, NY | $55,257 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $1,290 | 57.2% | 55.5% | |
| #74 | Mankato, MN | $55,238 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $11,920 | 91.3% | 54.1% | |
| #75 | University Of DubuquePrivate | Dubuque, IA | $55,013 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $16,617 | 86.9% | 41.0% |
| #76 | St. Thomas Aquinas CollegePrivate | Sparkill, NY | $54,784 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $13,977 | 82.2% | 62.6% |
| #77 | Bethel UniversityPrivate | Mckenzie, TN | $54,535 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $22,495 | 97.2% | 34.9% |
| #78 | Edwardsville, IL | $54,476 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $7,459 | 97.2% | 55.0% | |
| #79 | Norman, OK | $54,438 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $12,555 | 76.5% | 75.3% | |
| #80 | East Stroudsburg, PA | $54,423 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $12,003 | 92.9% | 43.8% |
