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CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NYPublicCity Setting
Moderately Selective • 57% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a public institution located in the city setting of New York, NY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 11.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 57%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
11.6K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
57% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading480 - 620
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math450 - 600
200typical 50% range800
ACT CompositeNot Reported
57%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences12% of degrees
Biological Sciences1% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,069
Earnings 5yr: $73,192
Debt: $13,875
Security Science and Technology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,984
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,931
Earnings 5yr: $84,229
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,246
Earnings 5yr: $76,638
Debt: N/A
Philosophy.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,041
Earnings 5yr: $51,730
Debt: N/A
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,144
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $74,889
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Fire Protection.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,228
Earnings 5yr: $62,910
Debt: $16,500
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,322
Earnings 5yr: $62,124
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,820
Earnings 5yr: $68,849
Debt: N/A
Physical Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,781
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $11,109
Public Administration.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,834
Earnings 5yr: $57,522
Debt: $13,895
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,150
Earnings 5yr: $59,730
Debt: $14,820
Security Science and Technology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,416
Earnings 5yr: $65,413
Debt: $14,475
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,343
Earnings 5yr: $62,064
Debt: $10,500
Criminology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,396
Earnings 5yr: $56,457
Debt: $11,000
Non-Professional Legal Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,073
Earnings 5yr: $58,557
Debt: $9,500
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,768
Earnings 5yr: $53,181
Debt: $9,848
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,706
Earnings 5yr: $63,500
Debt: $11,750
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,595
Earnings 5yr: $55,307
Debt: $13,421
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$3,203
In-State Tuition$7,470
Out-of-State Tuition$15,420
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
60%
Pell Grants
8%
Take Loans
53%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$50,293
+12% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$56,195
Completion Signals
56%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
82%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,250
Est. Monthly Payment
$100/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
36%
Men64%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 36% men and 64% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
48%
Part-Time Share
17%
Avg Family Income
$28,316
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