10-yr median earnings
$56,195
Federal aid recipients only
Public · New York, New York
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a public institution in New York, New York. as a public institution, published Scorecard outcomes are the federal Title-IV cohort view of former students — not every graduate and not a guarantee for any one enrollee.
- $3,203
- Avg net price / yr
- $56,195
- 10-yr median earnings
- 55.7%
- 150%-time completion
- 57.1%
- Acceptance rate
The verdict
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice pairs top-quartile former-student earnings with a moderately open admit.
According to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
- Top 20%
- former-student earnings, US
- 57.1%
- acceptance rate
- 55.7%
- 150%-time completion
- +12%
- earnings, 6→10 yrs
City: Large
Carnegie: Master's (L)
Institution data retrieved July 2026; field-of-study data retrieved March 2026.
How to read this CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice profile
Figures above come from IPEDS institution records published through the College Scorecard (retrieved July 2026 for institution fields; March 2026 for field-of-study). Peer groups and cost cohorts follow IPEDS ownership sector, Carnegie class ("Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs"), and locale, not an editorial shortlist.
Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for full-time, first-time undergraduate Title IV recipients. It is a defined cohort average, not a personalized price; income-band fields add context but do not replace the school's current net-price calculator.
Earnings use Treasury-linked records for federally aided former students who were working and not enrolled in the measurement year (completers and noncompleters). IPEDS completion and retention use separate first-time, full-time cohorts, so those denominators are not the earnings cohort. Read cost, completion, and earnings as distinct historical measures, not a causal verdict or individual forecast.
College Value Score
B
College Value Score
70/100
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
A 6-metric composite of earnings, cost, and completion outcomes benchmarked against every reporting US college, not a ranking of teaching quality, campus life, or fit for any individual student. See the full methodology.
Earnings B+
$56,195
10-year median former-student earnings
Net Price A+
$3,203
Average annual cost after grants and aid
Completion Rate D
55.7%
Completion within 150% of normal time
Debt B-
$11,000
Median federal debt at graduation
Loan Repayment C
62.2%
Borrowers repaying loans within 3 years
Retention B-
81.6%
First-year students returning for year two
Each axis is the percentile score shown in the breakdown at left; the shape shows this school's overall profile at a glance.
Avg net price
$3,203
After grants and scholarships
150%-time completion
55.7%
Full-time, first-time cohort
150%-time completion vs portal median (57.1%) 55.7%
Four-year-institution cohort
College ROI Quadrant - CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice vs peers
Each dot is a college plotted by 10-year median earnings (x-axis) vs average net price (y-axis), colored by completion within 150% of normal time. Bottom-right = high earnings/lower price; top-left = lower earnings/higher price.
How CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice ranks nationally
Where this school's former-student earnings fall within the full national distribution of every US college that reports to the College Scorecard, not just its peer set.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice: former-student earnings vs. every US college
10-year median earnings, College Scorecard
$56,195 Top 20% higher than 80% of 5,103 US colleges
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US colleges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard · Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals
| Metric | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | National rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $56,195 | #1017 of 5103 | 80th |
| Average net price | $3,203 | #136 of 5020 | 97th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 55.7% | #2547 of 4858 | 48th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 11,590 | #287 of 5462 | 95th |
National ranks count every operating US college reporting each metric to the College Scorecard, separate from the earnings histogram above.
Quick Facts
11,590
Undergraduate enrollment
57.1%
Acceptance rate
1,080
SAT average
55.7%
150%-time completion
$56,195
10-yr median earnings
81.6%
First-year retention
How CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice ranks in New York
State rank among 299 reporting New York colleges with College Scorecard data, a separate lens from the national distribution above.
| Metric | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | State rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $56,195 | #110 of 299 | 63rd |
| Average net price | $3,203 | #6 of 328 | 98th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 55.7% | #197 of 322 | 39th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 11,590 | #16 of 367 | 96th |
Highest former-student earnings in New York
| # | School | 10-yr earnings | Net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | $131,426 | $29,882 |
| 2 | Helene Fuld College of Nursing | $111,027 | $47,181 |
| 3 | SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University | $109,601 | - |
| 4 | Center for Allied Health Education | $107,249 | $48,150 |
| 5 | Miami Ad School-New York | $106,192 | - |
| 6 | St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens | $104,403 | $26,315 |
| 7 | Cornell University | $104,043 | $28,690 |
| 8 | Weill Medical College of Cornell University | $104,043 | - |
| 9 | Columbia University in the City of New York | $102,491 | $21,590 |
| 10 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | $102,051 | $36,228 |
| 11 | Cochran School of Nursing | $99,503 | - |
| 12 | Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing | $96,980 | - |
| 110 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal JusticeThis school | $56,195 | $3,203 |
Admissions
| Admission Rate | 57.1% |
| SAT Average | 1,080 |
| SAT Math (25th-75th) | 450 – 600 |
| SAT Reading (25th-75th) | 480 – 620 |
Costs & Financial Aid
Net price by family income at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Average annual net price after grants; Title IV recipient cohort by income bracket
- $0 – $30k $1,073
$0 – $30k
$1,073 net price / yr
- $30k – $48k $2,506
$30k – $48k
$2,506 net price / yr
- $48k – $75k
$48k – $75k
$6,760 net price / yr
- $110k+
$110k+
$13,292 net price / yr
What this shows Need-based aid pulls net price down at lower brackets at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice - compare the bar for your income band, not the overall average alone.
Tuition & Net Price
| In-State Tuition | $7,470 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $15,420 |
| Average Net Price | $3,203 |
59.8%
Pell Grant Rate
8.1%
Federal Loan Rate
$11,000
Median Debt
$117/mo
Monthly Payment
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice costs less today than it did in 2013
Average net price fell from $5,141 to $3,046 (-40.8%) between 2013 and 2023, before any inflation adjustment, which makes the real-terms fall larger still. Most colleges moved the other way: the median change across the 4,315 schools measured over the same span was +14.6%.
11 reported years. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation.
2013 · $5,1412023 · $3,046
Over the same years, enrollment went -11.7% (12,838 → 11,340 students).
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, per-year fields (2013–2023). Net price is the average cost after grant and scholarship aid for federally-aided undergraduates.
Student Demographics
Race & ethnicity
Student body at a glance
61.0%
Female
48.5%
First Generation
Outcomes
81.6%
Retention Rate
$50,293
Median Earnings (6yr)
59.4%
Earning Over $25K
62.2%
Loan Repayment, Completers (3yr)
Outcomes & debt snapshot
| Measure | Cohort / horizon | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Completion within 150% of normal time | First-time, full-time | 55.7% |
| First-year retention | First-time, full-time freshmen | 81.6% |
| Median earnings | 6 years after entry | $50,293 |
| Median earnings | 10 years after entry | $56,195 |
| Share earning over $25,000 | Working, not enrolled | 59.4% |
| Loan repayment rate | Completers, 3 years after leaving | 62.2% |
| Median federal student debt | At completion | $11,000 |
| Estimated monthly payment | Standard 10-year plan | $117/mo |
Programs & Earnings
Field-of-study summary by credential
| Credential | Programs | Award count | Avg earnings | Top earnings | Avg debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 19 | 3,263 | $64,361 | $96,069 | $11,444 |
| Master's | 6 | 650 | $79,061 | $93,984 | $30,725 |
| Post-baccalaureate Certificate | 1 | 0 | $74,889 | $74,889 | - |
Top programs at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice by completer earnings
Median earnings of program completers, College Scorecard field-of-study file
- Computer/Information Techn…
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
$96,069 median earnings
- Security Science and Techn…
Security Science and Technology
$93,984 median earnings
- Public Administration
Public Administration
$83,931 median earnings
- Criminal Justice and Corre…
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$79,246 median earnings
- Philosophy
Philosophy
$78,041 median earnings
- Cell/Cellular Biology and …
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
$77,144 median earnings
- Criminal Justice and Corre…
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$74,889 median earnings
- Fire Protection
Fire Protection
$72,228 median earnings
What this shows The highest-earning programs at a school are not necessarily its most popular ones - a small specialized program can post strong median earnings without reflecting the outcome most students here actually see.
| Program | Credential | Completers | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Bachelor's | 197 | $96,069 | $13,625 |
| Security Science and Technology | Master's | 43 | $93,984 | - |
| Public Administration | Master's | 176 | $83,931 | $34,350 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Master's | 229 | $79,246 | $25,801 |
| Philosophy | Bachelor's | 22 | $78,041 | - |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | Bachelor's | 41 | $77,144 | - |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Post-baccalaureate Certificate | - | $74,889 | - |
| Fire Protection | Bachelor's | 37 | $72,228 | - |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | 76 | $69,322 | $30,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | 111 | $68,820 | $32,747 |
| Physical Sciences, General | Bachelor's | - | $68,781 | $9,843 |
| Public Administration | Bachelor's | 43 | $66,834 | $14,604 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | 112 | $62,150 | $11,645 |
| Security Science and Technology | Bachelor's | 160 | $60,416 | $15,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | 1,601 | $59,343 | $10,350 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice? ▼
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a public institution in New York, New York. The acceptance rate is 57.1%. The average SAT score is 1,080. Undergraduate enrollment is 11,590 students.
How much do CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice former students earn? ▼
Federally aided former students at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice who were working and not enrolled had median earnings of $56,195 ten years after entry; the cohort is not limited to graduates. Six years after entry, the corresponding median is $50,293.
How much does CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice cost? ▼
The average net price at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is $3,203. In-state tuition is $7,470 and out-of-state tuition is $15,420. Median student debt at graduation is $11,000.
What is the graduation rate at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice? ▼
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice has a 55.7% completion rate within 150% of normal time at a four-year institution (typically six years for a bachelor’s program). The first-year retention rate is 81.6%.
Is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice worth the student debt? ▼
The median student debt at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is $11,000, while former students earn a median of $56,195 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 20% of those annual earnings. Among borrowers who completed their program, 62.2% are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $117.
Sources & methodology
Public-college profiles lean on IPEDS enrollment and Scorecard Title-IV outcomes. State appropriations are outside this page; the figures below are the federal cohort measures only.
Every number is read live from the Mar–Jul 2026 Scorecard/IPEDS retrievals. Public institutions often enroll large Title-IV cohorts, so medians can be stable — still cohort averages, never a personal forecast. Read the full methodology for how the data is sourced, computed, and verified.
- College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education - former-student earnings, cost & completion (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics - enrollment, admissions, Carnegie class & demographics (nces.ed.gov/ipeds).
- U.S. Treasury / IRS earnings linkage - median earnings 6 & 10 years after enrollment for federal-aid recipients (irs.gov).
- College Scorecard, Field of Study - program-level (credential) earnings & debt (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- Federal Student Aid (Title IV / NSLDS) - U.S. Department of Education - net price, student debt & aid-recipient repayment outcomes (studentaid.gov).
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