Criminal Justice and Corrections
Bachelor's degree · CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice · New York, NY
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice and Corrections at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice earn a median of $37,284 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $55,378 four years after graduating (middle half: $40,158–$74,359). Median debt is $10,350, about 28% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Excelsior University Albany | $62,703 | $14,583 |
| Utica University Utica | $45,521 | $24,345 |
| Keuka College Keuka Park | $40,753 | $25,763 |
| Hilbert College Hamburg | $39,408 | $27,000 |
| SUNY College of Technology at Delhi Delhi | $38,416 | $22,000 |
| SUNY Morrisville Morrisville | $37,775 | $26,587 |
| SUNY College of Technology at Canton Canton | $37,702 | $22,500 |
| Marist University Poughkeepsie | $36,765 | $25,954 |
| Pace University New York | $36,734 | $24,098 |
| SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam | $35,950 | $25,000 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester | $35,872 | $24,686 |
| St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn | $35,794 | $18,750 |
| State University of New York at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh | $35,527 | $21,381 |
| SUNY Brockport Brockport | $35,495 | $17,748 |
| Berkeley College-New York New York | $35,355 | $34,453 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates from CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice make?
The median salary is $37,284 one year after graduation and $62,064 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $10,350.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.