CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice Rankings by Salary Score
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CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's Top Rankings
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is ranked on 1 lists of the best colleges by earnings one year out of college.
Salary and Debt by Major at John Jay College of Criminal Justice
We calculated a salary score for each of John Jay College of Criminal Justice's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at John Jay College of Criminal Justice to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Scores for John Jay Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | Not Reported | $38,290 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $12,440 | $35,400 | |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $9,500 | $50,440 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $10,000 | $40,260 | |
| Criminology | $10,700 | $37,030 | |
| Economics | $11,290 | $40,550 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $13,000 | $31,240 | |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Not Reported | $22,190 | |
| Fire Protection | Not Reported | $41,570 | |
| History | Not Reported | $32,570 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Not Reported | $29,690 | |
| Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate) | $11,000 | $36,490 | |
| Philosophy | Not Reported | $30,770 | |
| Physical Sciences | $9,500 | $48,850 | |
| Political Science and Government | $12,500 | $33,540 | |
| Public Administration | $14,000 | $42,840 | |
| Security Science and Technology | Not Reported | $40,310 | |
| Social Sciences, Other | Not Reported | $42,680 | |
| Sociology | Not Reported | $32,710 |
Salary Scores for John Jay Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $34,910 | $43,800 | |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | Not Reported | $67,100 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $20,000 | $52,640 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $35,440 | $47,930 | |
| Public Administration | $30,750 | $61,710 |
Most Recent Reviews
I was really excited when I first started John Jay in 2019. I began school during the year Covid hit so unfortunately I wasn't able to experience beginning school in the actual building. Besides for being completely lost and being given no assistance, once school began in person it just got worse. First of all, the guidance is terrible. My counselor knew less than I did. I had to research intensely and pretty much figure things out myself. Also, if you have any learning disabilities or require special assistance,... Read More
When I first got into JJAY I was ecstatic. Unfortunately, over the last two years my entire understanding of JJAY was shattered. I'd seen reviews about disorganization and lack of guidance but frankly that's the understatement of a century. These are people that want your money and nothing more. Some of the professors are great but some of them are terrible but CUNY won't do anything about student complaints. I should not be writing a review sobbing on a Friday night because they told me completely wrong information... Read More