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 | Benedictine UniversityPrivate | Lisle, IL | $63,033 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $20,168 | 95.2% | 50.3% |
| #82 | University Of Sioux FallsPrivate | Sioux Falls, SD | $62,792 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $18,145 | 82.9% | 62.9% |
| #83 | East Lansing, MI | $62,715 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $7,068 | 84.8% | 80.7% | |
| #84 | Lewis UniversityPrivate | Romeoville, IL | $62,640 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $10,382 | 71.3% | 66.6% |
| #85 | Oakland City UniversityPrivate | Oakland City, IN | $62,595 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $13,980 | 82.5% | 65.5% |
| #86 | Sacramento, CA | $62,583 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $6,501 | 94.0% | 56.3% | |
| #87 | Normal, IL | $62,506 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $11,568 | 88.1% | 64.5% | |
| #88 | West Virginia UniversityPublic | Morgantown, WV | $62,455 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $9,450 | 89.0% | 64.7% |
| #89 | Beckley, WV | $62,455 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $6,998 | 36.7% | 33.0% | |
| #90 | Fitchburg, MA | $62,396 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $10,204 | 86.9% | 55.1% | |
| #91 | Seattle UniversityPrivate | Seattle, WA | $62,368 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $22,896 | 76.9% | 75.5% |
| #92 | Delaware Valley UniversityPrivate | Doylestown, PA | $62,317 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $21,896 | 93.2% | 55.9% |
| #93 | University Of IndianapolisPrivate | Indianapolis, IN | $62,307 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $15,346 | 66.5% | 55.8% |
| #94 | Bloomsburg, PA | $62,229 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $11,374 | 93.1% | 54.5% | |
| #95 | Richmond, VA | $62,224 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $17,512 | 92.6% | 63.2% | |
| #96 | Boston, MA | $62,222 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $14,070 | 83.8% | 49.4% | |
| #97 | Winona State UniversityPublic | Winona, MN | $62,220 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $10,224 | 75.5% | 56.9% |
| #98 | Weber State UniversityPublic | Ogden, UT | $62,191 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $7,796 | — | 46.2% |
| #99 | Columbia CollegePrivate | Columbia, SC | $62,092 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $17,541 | 93.9% | 36.9% |
| #100 | Wingate UniversityPrivate | Wingate, NC | $62,075 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $18,772 | 91.1% | 46.4% |
