Social Sciences at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Bachelor'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 $38k, placing them in the 57th percentile of all social sciences bachelors 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
Social Sciences bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (25 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | $37,919 | $49,676 | — | — |
| CUNY Graduate School and University Center | $54,265 | — | $12,500 | 0.23 |
| SUNY Old Westbury | $40,537 | $51,171 | $19,500 | 0.48 |
| University of Rochester | $37,491 | $61,172 | $21,366 | 0.57 |
| New York University | $35,772 | — | $20,188 | 0.56 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $34,845 | $62,428 | $26,000 | 0.75 |
| National Median | $36,279 | — | $25,500 | 0.70 |
Other Social Sciences Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York | $7,410 | $54,265 | $12,500 |
| SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury | $8,379 | $40,537 | $19,500 |
| University of Rochester Rochester | $64,348 | $37,491 | $21,366 |
| New York University New York | $60,438 | $35,772 | $20,188 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York | $69,045 | $34,845 | $26,000 |
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 22 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.