Criminal Justice & Corrections at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
If you plan to study Criminal Justice & Corrections, take a look at what CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is in New York, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 1,686 criminal justice & corrections degrees were awarded at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
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Studying Online at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Distance learning is available at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Of 13,763 students, 2,362 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,014 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Criminal Justice & Corrections Rankings at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Rankings can help you compare CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 190 |
| Best Value | New York | #1 of 67 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2 of 1,206 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #3 of 68 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #16 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #84 of 1,205 |
Earnings for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates from CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Students who complete CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice’s Criminal Justice & Corrections program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,280 |
| 2 years | $39,848 |
| 3 years | $49,745 |
| 4 years | $57,399 |
| 5 years | $62,912 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice earn a median of $57,399, compared with $57,593 for all CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice graduates — about 0% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates from CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is $10,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice are 56% women (943) and 44% men (743).
Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Program at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Among the 1,363 bachelor’s criminal justice & corrections degrees awarded at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, 54% were women (734) and 46% were men (629).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 170 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 661 |
| Black / African American | 273 |
| Asian | 180 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 35 |
| International (Nonresident) | 32 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 85% of Criminal Justice & Corrections bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, above the national average of 52%.*
Criminal Justice & Corrections Master’s Program at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Of the 231 master’s criminal justice & corrections graduates at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, 62% were women (143) and 38% were men (88).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 88 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 63 |
| Black / African American | 43 |
| Asian | 17 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 12 |
Minority students account for 57% of Criminal Justice & Corrections master’s degree recipients at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, above the national average of 47%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Criminal Justice & Corrections Concentrations at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
This Criminal Justice & Corrections program at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice | 1,432 |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 62 |
| Securities Services Management | 53 |
| Criminal Investigation/Interviewing | 27 |
| Other Corrections & Criminal Justice | 112 |
Top-Paying Careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections Graduates
Those who complete Criminal Justice & Corrections program at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Coroners | $110,095 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,449 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | $85,399 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.