Location: New York, NY•In-State Tuition: $7,470•Out-of-State Tuition: $15,420•Admission Rate: 57%•Avg SAT: 1140
Median Earnings (1yr)
$30,851
46th percentile
40th percentile in New York
Est. Median Debt
$18,700
Est. from NY median (3 programs)
Sample: 19 graduates Limited data

Where CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all philosophy bachelors's programs nationally

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice (estimated ±10%)Other philosophy programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice graduates compare to all programs nationally

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice earns $31k — 46th percentile among philosophy bachelors programs.

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Philosophy bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (74 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal JusticeNew York$7,470$30,851—$18,700*—
Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York$69,045$52,668—$20,062*0.38
CUNY Lehman CollegeBronx$7,410$43,311—$18,700*0.43
New York UniversityNew York$60,438$40,359—$24,128*0.60
Syracuse UniversitySyracuse$63,061$35,602—$23,250*0.65
CUNY City CollegeNew York$7,340$33,339——*—
National Median—$31,652—$22,641*0.72
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with philosophy graduates

Natural Sciences Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Clinical Research Coordinators

Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.

$161,180/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Mathematicians

Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.

$104,350/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:
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.

Sample Size: Based on 19 graduates with reported earnings and 11 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.