Best Master's Degree Programs at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice by ROI

Every Master's Degree major at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Certificate Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctoral Degree

Programs Analyzed

4

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

+$264,201

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$13,712

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Public Administration.

Grad rate: 54.6%

+$403,036 $63,523 $13,712 $0 Full ROI →
2 Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Grad rate: 54.6%

+$347,856 $60,764 $13,712 $0 Full ROI →
3 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Grad rate: 54.6%

+$171,216 $51,932 $13,712 $0 Full ROI →
4 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.

Grad rate: 54.6%

+$134,696 $50,106 $13,712 $0 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.