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 | Canisius UniversityPrivate | Buffalo, NY | $60,674 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $12,781 | 72.4% | 66.4% |
| #122 | Carthage CollegePrivate | Kenosha, WI | $60,633 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $23,293 | 87.1% | 64.3% |
| #123 | Xavier UniversityPrivate | Cincinnati, OH | $60,615 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $26,728 | 86.4% | 68.7% |
| #124 | University Of DaytonPrivate | Dayton, OH | $60,583 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $21,736 | 65.5% | 80.2% |
| #125 | Widener UniversityPrivate | Chester, PA | $60,555 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $21,200 | 70.9% | 68.3% |
| #126 | Springfield CollegePrivate | Springfield, MA | $60,494 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $22,519 | — | 74.2% |
| #127 | Springfield, MA | $60,486 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $20,726 | 83.5% | 64.0% | |
| #128 | Brooklyn, NY | $60,471 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $16,876 | 72.0% | 68.8% | |
| #129 | Farmingdale, NY | $60,464 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $4,933 | 63.3% | 52.8% | |
| #130 | Slippery Rock, PA | $60,458 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $12,555 | 71.5% | 65.6% | |
| #131 | Loras CollegePrivate | Dubuque, IA | $60,411 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $20,479 | 99.9% | 67.6% |
| #132 | Saint Leo UniversityPrivate | Saint Leo, FL | $60,389 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $19,602 | 78.4% | 45.0% |
| #133 | Faulkner UniversityPrivate | Montgomery, AL | $60,384 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $23,385 | 73.1% | 37.4% |
| #134 | Monmouth, OR | $60,363 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $15,575 | 98.1% | 47.1% | |
| #135 | Ferris State UniversityPublic | Big Rapids, MI | $60,325 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $2,556 | 91.4% | 46.9% |
| #136 | Fairbanks, AK | $60,306 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $7,992 | — | 38.0% | |
| #137 | York College Of PennsylvaniaPrivate | York, PA | $60,275 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $12,927 | 73.7% | 64.1% |
| #138 | Belmont Abbey CollegePrivate | Belmont, NC | $60,235 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $20,610 | 74.7% | 46.7% |
| #139 | Ferrum CollegePrivate | Ferrum, VA | $60,235 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $16,940 | 89.0% | 31.9% |
| #140 | Plattsburgh, NY | $60,211 Median Criminal Justice Earnings | $9,400 | 78.4% | 58.5% |
