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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #121 | Bloomington, IN | $51,792 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $6,125 | 80.4% | 81.2% | |
| #122 | Holy Family UniversityPrivate | Philadelphia, PA | $51,759 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $8,401 | 74.2% | 60.4% |
| #123 | Angelo State UniversityPublic | San Angelo, TX | $51,726 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $9,347 | 79.2% | 40.7% |
| #124 | Madonna UniversityPrivate | Livonia, MI | $51,691 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $10,809 | 92.9% | 58.1% |
| #125 | Turlock, CA | $51,658 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $3,218 | 97.5% | 58.0% | |
| #126 | Mequon, WI | $51,635 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $19,323 | 67.5% | 64.3% | |
| #127 | La Sierra UniversityPrivate | Riverside, CA | $51,617 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $21,620 | 93.3% | 68.1% |
| #128 | Delaware Valley UniversityPrivate | Doylestown, PA | $51,611 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $20,575 | 92.5% | 52.2% |
| #129 | Georgian Court UniversityPrivate | Lakewood, NJ | $51,589 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $15,879 | 70.5% | 55.1% |
| #130 | Curry CollegePrivate | Milton, MA | $51,527 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $23,553 | 92.0% | 48.3% |
| #131 | Oakland UniversityPublic | Rochester Hills, MI | $51,504 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $9,004 | 70.2% | 56.9% |
| #132 | Ashland UniversityPrivate | Ashland, OH | $51,448 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $20,158 | 80.6% | 60.6% |
| #133 | Bowling Green, OH | $51,323 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $15,611 | 80.6% | 62.8% | |
| #134 | Plattsburgh, NY | $51,302 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $10,585 | 75.2% | 58.8% | |
| #135 | Liberty UniversityPrivate | Lynchburg, VA | $51,272 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $30,504 | 99.3% | 63.5% |
| #136 | New Brunswick, NJ | $51,267 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $15,885 | 65.3% | 85.0% | |
| #137 | Monmouth, OR | $51,212 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $16,131 | 98.7% | 44.8% | |
| #138 | Long Beach, CA | $51,201 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $5,477 | 47.1% | 69.9% | |
| #139 | Southwestern CollegePrivate | Winfield, KS | $51,197 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $24,537 | 65.0% | 33.5% |
| #140 | Washington, DC | $51,138 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $11,164 | 99.2% | 44.4% |
