Is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice worth it?
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a public, four-year institution in New York, New York (large city). It awarded 3,778 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in criminal justice administration, forensic psychology and computer and information systems security.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$38,864
Median earnings 4 years after
$60,020
Median earnings 10 years after
$56,195
Average net price
$3,203
Completion rate
56%
Completions (2024)
3,778
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
11,590
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $37,284 | $59,343 | 1,849 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Bachelor's | $35,656 | $55,595 | 497 |
| Public Administration | Master's | $66,464 | $83,931 | 275 |
| Criminology | Bachelor's | $33,798 | $57,396 | 265 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | Bachelor's | $32,649 | $57,073 | 199 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Master's | $62,921 | $79,246 | 130 |
| Physical Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $41,587 | $68,781 | 120 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $35,828 | $62,150 | 114 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Bachelor's | $49,580 | $96,069 | 113 |
| Public Administration | Bachelor's | $48,881 | $66,834 | 98 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $31,842 | $56,768 | 59 |
| Security Science and Technology | Bachelor's | $44,092 | $60,416 | 53 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $33,709 | $55,706 | 52 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | $55,275 | $69,322 | 42 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $40,401 | $51,979 | 39 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Bachelor's | 1,264 |
| Forensic Psychology | Bachelor's | 476 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | Bachelor's | 192 |
| Criminology | Bachelor's | 165 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Master's | 164 |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | Master's | 111 |
| Legal Studies | Bachelor's | 104 |
| Public Administration | Master's | 104 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 99 |
| Forensic Psychology | Master's | 95 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 19% | 7,380 |
| Public Administration | 14% | 5,650 |
| Educational Services | 14% | 5,497 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9% | 3,675 |
| Retail Trade | 9% | 3,638 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 7% | 2,914 |
| Finance and Insurance | 7% | 2,718 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5% | 1,934 |
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Sources: federal figures for CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New York. Counts under 10 are not published.
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