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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #81 | Bloomsburg, PA | $54,356 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $13,799 | 94.8% | 53.0% | |
| #82 | Pace UniversityPrivate | New York, NY | $54,354 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $26,575 | 77.1% | 61.4% |
| #83 | Marist CollegePrivate | Poughkeepsie, NY | $54,179 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $25,331 | 64.7% | 79.8% |
| #84 | Lake Erie CollegePrivate | Painesville, OH | $54,097 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $17,958 | 64.1% | 41.9% |
| #85 | Adrian CollegePrivate | Adrian, MI | $54,055 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $15,688 | 68.4% | 56.0% |
| #86 | Normal, IL | $54,043 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $11,075 | 89.0% | 66.3% | |
| #87 | Sacred Heart UniversityPrivate | Fairfield, CT | $53,931 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $37,374 | 67.7% | 74.5% |
| #88 | West Chester, PA | $53,788 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $16,800 | 79.2% | 69.8% | |
| #89 | Macomb, IL | $53,628 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $6,968 | 75.0% | 44.8% | |
| #90 | Maryville, MO | $53,435 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $11,120 | 85.9% | 57.5% | |
| #91 | Desales UniversityPrivate | Center Valley, PA | $53,433 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $22,193 | 78.6% | 71.0% |
| #92 | Ellensburg, WA | $53,330 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $7,978 | 90.2% | 49.9% | |
| #93 | Monmouth UniversityPrivate | West Long Branch, NJ | $53,228 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $19,945 | 89.5% | 70.3% |
| #94 | Elmira CollegePrivate | Elmira, NY | $53,198 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $19,761 | 90.8% | 64.0% |
| #95 | Plymouth, NH | $53,101 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $14,051 | 91.0% | 47.4% | |
| #96 | Rowan UniversityPublic | Glassboro, NJ | $53,069 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $15,180 | 77.8% | 68.3% |
| #97 | Nichols CollegePrivate | Dudley, MA | $52,867 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $27,176 | 88.1% | 63.6% |
| #98 | Bridgewater, MA | $52,806 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $11,267 | 89.2% | 54.6% | |
| #99 | Merrimack CollegePrivate | North Andover, MA | $52,801 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $27,376 | 73.6% | 72.1% |
| #100 | Richmond, VA | $52,761 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $12,830 | 93.1% | 65.4% |
