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 | Tiffin UniversityPrivate | Tiffin, OH | $65,446 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $24,278 | 80.0% | 39.9% |
| #62 | New Orleans, LA | $64,914 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $16,126 | 14.0% | 86.1% | |
| #63 | Hayward, CA | $64,835 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $6,360 | 97.4% | 47.9% | |
| #64 | Marshall, MN | $64,654 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $10,559 | 62.2% | 45.1% | |
| #65 | Mankato, MN | $64,585 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $12,339 | 88.4% | 53.9% | |
| #66 | Curry CollegePrivate | Milton, MA | $64,406 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $23,806 | 87.6% | 51.1% |
| #67 | Saint Paul, MN | $64,339 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $26,696 | 93.5% | 68.1% | |
| #68 | Bridgewater, MA | $64,178 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $10,007 | 87.8% | 53.4% | |
| #69 | Desales UniversityPrivate | Center Valley, PA | $64,020 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $24,007 | 77.1% | 72.2% |
| #70 | Queens, NY | $63,978 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $27,787 | 83.4% | 66.1% | |
| #71 | San Francisco, CA | $63,764 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $9,341 | 96.4% | 50.4% | |
| #72 | University Of New HavenPrivate | West Haven, CT | $63,547 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $27,837 | 60.4% | 63.1% |
| #73 | Pace UniversityPrivate | New York, NY | $63,514 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $26,473 | 75.9% | 60.0% |
| #74 | Macomb, IL | $63,495 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $6,941 | 71.2% | 45.2% | |
| #75 | University Of ScrantonPrivate | Scranton, PA | $63,483 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $23,896 | 81.2% | 79.8% |
| #76 | Tacoma, WA | $63,311 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $4,458 | 82.5% | 63.2% | |
| #77 | Shenandoah UniversityPrivate | Winchester, VA | $63,290 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $24,356 | 77.0% | 66.8% |
| #78 | St Petersburg CollegePublic | St. Petersburg, FL | $63,162 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | -$716 | — | 38.3% |
| #79 | Southwestern CollegePrivate | Winfield, KS | $63,138 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $26,294 | 75.5% | 35.7% |
| #80 | Roosevelt UniversityPrivate | Chicago, IL | $63,081 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $18,018 | 97.2% | 35.1% |
