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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #261 | University Of Mount UnionPrivate | Alliance, OH | $55,751 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $16,786 | 78.2% | 58.7% |
| #262 | Sacred Heart UniversityPrivate | Fairfield, CT | $55,710 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $38,691 | 65.4% | 73.5% |
| #263 | Polk State CollegePublic | Winter Haven, FL | $55,634 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $9,446 | — | 35.3% |
| #264 | Moorhead, MN | $55,577 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $11,129 | 58.8% | 57.3% | |
| #265 | Wayne State CollegePublic | Wayne, NE | $55,485 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $12,844 | — | 52.1% |
| #266 | Boone, NC | $55,474 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $9,325 | 90.1% | 74.5% | |
| #267 | Fort Myers, FL | $55,414 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $6,011 | — | 39.2% | |
| #268 | Heritage UniversityPrivate | Toppenish, WA | $55,375 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $15,114 | — | 53.7% |
| #269 | Kearney, NE | $55,356 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $13,066 | 89.5% | 57.7% | |
| #270 | Sault Ste Marie, MI | $55,317 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $3,516 | — | 51.0% | |
| #271 | Jacksonville, FL | $55,284 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $2,563 | — | 36.8% | |
| #272 | Greeley, CO | $55,282 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $12,695 | 85.9% | 51.2% | |
| #273 | Seton Hall UniversityPrivate | South Orange, NJ | $55,265 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $19,623 | 73.3% | 69.5% |
| #274 | Mercyhurst UniversityPrivate | Erie, PA | $55,170 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $22,626 | 81.0% | 60.2% |
| #275 | La Salle UniversityPrivate | Philadelphia, PA | $55,165 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $16,545 | 96.6% | 57.1% |
| #276 | Kutztown, PA | $55,068 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $15,957 | 90.8% | 53.8% | |
| #277 | Kennesaw, GA | $55,033 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $12,235 | 69.2% | 52.2% | |
| #278 | Gannon UniversityPrivate | Erie, PA | $55,000 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $18,489 | 74.2% | 66.4% |
| #279 | Gwynedd Mercy UniversityPrivate | Gwynedd Valley, PA | $54,898 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $21,995 | 89.6% | 56.9% |
| #280 | Marywood UniversityPrivate | Scranton, PA | $54,861 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $18,941 | 60.6% | 71.7% |
