by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how John Jay compares to other colleges that offer criminology.
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John Jay holds a strong position among schools offering criminology. Specifically, it ranked #35 out of 161 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
In the most recent year for which we have data, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice awarded 167 bachelor’s degrees in criminology.
Criminology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from John Jay report a median salary of $51,389 a year. This is below $57,593, the median for all majors at John Jay.
To complete a bachelor’s at John Jay, criminology students borrow a median amount of $11,000 in student loans. This is below $12,809, the typical median for all majors at John Jay.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $540 | $540 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of criminology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of criminology bachelor’s degree graduates at John Jay were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice with a bachelor’s in criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 94 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminology majors at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice.