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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #321 | Fort Myers, FL | $53,454 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $8,220 | 63.4% | 57.4% | |
| #322 | Los Angeles, CA | $53,435 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $2,877 | 91.3% | 53.0% | |
| #323 | University Of MemphisPublic | Memphis, TN | $53,399 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $10,607 | 72.0% | 50.9% |
| #324 | Ashland UniversityPrivate | Ashland, OH | $53,386 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $16,489 | 76.4% | 60.6% |
| #325 | Clarksville, TN | $53,376 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $7,588 | 96.4% | 40.2% | |
| #326 | Methodist UniversityPrivate | Fayetteville, NC | $53,348 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $20,371 | 75.1% | 43.5% |
| #327 | Keene State CollegePublic | Keene, NH | $53,291 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $12,192 | 90.3% | 60.1% |
| #328 | Pine Bluff, AR | $53,255 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $12,302 | 41.2% | 40.4% | |
| #329 | Edmond, OK | $53,252 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $15,275 | 78.1% | 36.8% | |
| #330 | Colorado Springs, CO | $53,198 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $12,065 | 97.4% | 46.9% | |
| #331 | Warrensburg, MO | $53,194 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $10,965 | 63.8% | 54.1% | |
| #332 | Charleston, SC | $53,162 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $20,145 | 96.5% | 47.2% | |
| #333 | Suny At FredoniaPublic | Fredonia, NY | $53,149 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $9,395 | 77.7% | 50.2% |
| #334 | Orlando, FL | $53,138 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $5,816 | 40.1% | 78.0% | |
| #335 | Chicago, IL | $53,121 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $13,709 | 74.6% | 21.6% | |
| #336 | Ball State UniversityPublic | Muncie, IN | $52,997 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $7,834 | 85.5% | 62.3% |
| #337 | University, MS | $52,874 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $8,945 | 96.6% | 71.7% | |
| #338 | Kentucky Wesleyan CollegePrivate | Owensboro, KY | $52,867 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $13,951 | 71.6% | 46.8% |
| #339 | Georgia State UniversityPublic | Atlanta, GA | $52,857 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $13,787 | 55.4% | 53.1% |
| #340 | Eureka CollegePrivate | Eureka, IL | $52,845 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $13,711 | 85.0% | 41.6% |
