Criminal Justice and Corrections at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Master's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice graduates compare to all programs nationally
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice graduates earn $63k, placing them in the 81th percentile of all criminal justice and corrections masters programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Criminal Justice and Corrections masters's programs at peer institutions in New York (15 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | $62,921 | $69,441 | — | — |
| Excelsior University | $76,747 | — | — | — |
| Monroe University | $58,544 | $61,661 | — | — |
| St. John's University-New York | $57,106 | $60,118 | — | — |
| Hilbert College | $47,149 | — | — | — |
| Iona University | $45,545 | — | — | — |
| National Median | $51,130 | — | — | — |
Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior University Albany | — | $76,747 | — |
| Monroe University Bronx | $17,922 | $58,544 | — |
| St. John's University-New York Queens | $50,110 | $57,106 | — |
| Hilbert College Hamburg | $32,150 | $47,149 | — |
| Iona University New Rochelle | $45,880 | $45,545 | — |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, approximately 59% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.