Best Criminal Justice and Corrections Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$620,386
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$25,775
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CUNY Graduate School and University Center | NY | +$1,245,560 | $104,278 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 | Capella University | MN | +$408,744 | $66,843 | $22,029 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Grad rate: 70.6% |
MA | +$206,856 | $58,247 | $29,521 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Criminal Justice and Corrections Degrees by State
Browse Criminal Justice and Corrections programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.