History
Bachelor's degree · CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice · New York, NY
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$33,240Median earnings 3 years after
$58,766Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
10Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice earn a median of $33,240. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,680 four years after graduating (middle half: $36,330–$66,736).
History (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York | $53,828 | $21,500 |
| Barnard College New York | $48,092 | $16,350 |
| Cornell University Ithaca | $44,706 | $17,110 |
| CUNY Lehman College Bronx | $43,874 | $12,897 |
| New York University New York | $39,636 | $18,875 |
| Vassar College Poughkeepsie | $38,461 | $19,000 |
| Nazareth University Rochester | $37,677 | $24,750 |
| SUNY Oneonta Oneonta | $36,625 | $19,000 |
| Stony Brook University Stony Brook | $36,426 | $19,500 |
| SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo | $35,822 | $20,160 |
| St Lawrence University Canton | $35,230 | $27,000 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse | $34,610 | $24,250 |
| SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury | $33,901 | $16,180 |
| Mount Saint Mary College Newburgh | $32,383 | $26,999 |
| University at Albany Albany | $32,174 | $19,500 |
Other programs at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
- Security Science and TechnologyMaster's degree
$70,714 - Public AdministrationMaster's degree
$66,464 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsMaster's degree
$62,921 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree
$55,275 - Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementBachelor's degree
$49,580 - Public AdministrationBachelor's degree
$48,881 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$48,361 - Fire ProtectionBachelor's degree
$48,121 - Security Science and TechnologyBachelor's degree
$44,092 - Physical Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$41,587 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$40,401 - Social Sciences, OtherBachelor's degree
$37,919 - Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's degree
$37,442 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's degree
$37,284 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$35,828 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyBachelor's degree
$35,656 - Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesBachelor's degree
$34,619 - CriminologyBachelor's degree
$33,798 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$33,709 - Non-Professional Legal StudiesBachelor's degree
$32,649
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice make?
The median salary is $33,240 and $58,766 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.