CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice prices its education with a clear focus on access. Low-income families pay approximately $1,073 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $6,760, and higher-income families pay approximately $13,292.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $14,212 |
| Tuition and Fees | $15,420 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$11,009 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $3,203 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $1,073 |
| $30–48k | $2,506 |
| $48–75k | $6,760 |
| $75–110k | $8,427 |
| $110k+ | $13,292 |
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice prices its education with a clear focus on access. Low-income families pay approximately $1,073 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $6,760, and higher-income families pay approximately $13,292. Azimuth ranks Cuny John Jay College of Criminal Justice #10 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The spread across income bands reflects John Jay's public-tuition structure and its position within the CUNY system, which is designed to keep higher education within reach for New York City students across a wide range of financial circumstances. Need-based aid plays a meaningful role in shaping what families actually pay. CUNY John Jay participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs, including work-study as part of its standard aid structure, per the financial aid page. The college also offers named scholarship opportunities — including a Faculty Scholarship — that can further reduce out-of-pocket costs for qualifying students. Because the net price and sticker price can differ substantially, families are encouraged to review their individual aid packages rather than relying on published cost figures alone. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $11,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $16,130; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $60,020, median federal debt of $11,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $124 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Cuny John Jay College of Criminal Justice earn median 4-year earnings of $60,020, placing Cuny John Jay College of Criminal Justice in the 45.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $5,945 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 78.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Cuny John Jay College of Criminal Justice #626 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Criminal Justice and Corrections reports 1601 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $59,343, ranked #6 nationally in its major. Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology reports 499 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $55,595, ranked #4 nationally in its major. Criminology reports 239 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $57,396, ranked #8 nationally in its major. Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management reports 197 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $96,069, ranked #7 nationally in its major.
