CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

What are the graduation rates for students at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?

John Jay's reported six-year graduation rate is 56% for the measured cohort of first-time, full-time students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Its four-year rate is 41%. These rates answer different questions: the six-year measure allows more time for completion, while the four-year measure shows how many finished within the standard bachelor's-degree timeframe.

The reported first-year retention rate is 82%, meaning that most students in the relevant entering cohort returned the following fall. Neither retention nor graduation rates describe every student at John Jay. In particular, the standard federal graduation-rate cohort excludes many transfer entrants and students who began part time. John Jay enrolled a substantial number of transfer students, so those applicants should seek transfer-specific completion information when evaluating their prospects.

What is the earning potential for graduates at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?

Federal College Scorecard field-of-study data report median earnings for some former John Jay students about one year after completing a program. For criminal justice and corrections, the reported figure is $37,563; for criminology, it is $37,123. The figures describe people represented in the federal earnings data, not a starting salary offered to every graduate.

Reported results differ by field. Examples include $43,690 for computer and information technology administration and management and $42,862 for public administration. Such comparisons need care: programs can represent different degree levels, and earnings reflect factors beyond coursework, including prior experience, location, hours worked and further study. One-year results also say little about later career development. Students should compare programs using curriculum, costs and career paths alongside any available earnings measure.