Median Earnings (1yr)
$44,912
22nd percentile (25th in NJ)
Sample Size
21
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How New Jersey City University graduates compare to all programs nationally

New Jersey City University graduates earn $45k, placing them in the 22th percentile of all criminal justice and corrections masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in New Jersey

Criminal Justice and Corrections masters's programs at peer institutions in New Jersey (12 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
New Jersey City University$44,912
Saint Elizabeth University$76,861
Rutgers University-Camden$55,752
Rutgers University-New Brunswick$55,752
Rutgers University-Newark$55,752
Monmouth University$52,659
National Median$51,130

Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Programs in New Jersey

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New Jersey schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Saint Elizabeth University
Morristown
$35,942$76,861
Rutgers University-Camden
Camden
$17,079$55,752
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick
$17,239$55,752
Rutgers University-Newark
Newark
$16,586$55,752
Monmouth University
West Long Branch
$44,850$52,659

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 New Jersey City University, approximately 52% 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.