Associate's Degree
Criminal Justice and Corrections at The College of New Jersey
Ewing, New Jersey · See Criminal Justice and Corrections nationally
Strong return
+$132,272 over 10 years
For graduates of Criminal Justice and Corrections at The College of New Jersey.
Graduate earnings clearly outpace the cost and debt — this degree pays back quickly.
$36,070
Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$64,467
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
$19,500
Median debt as of 2024
$132,272
10-year net gain as of 2024
Criminal Justice and Corrections at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
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| 1 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY | Associate's | $62,064 | $10,350 | +1,577% | Strong return |
| 2 | Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, NY | Associate's | $77,199 | — | +1,382% | Strong return |
| 3 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | Associate's | $61,462 | — | +1,356% | Strong return |
| 4 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | Associate's | $62,061 | $12,000 | +934% | Strong return |
| 5 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | Associate's | $69,766 | $15,000 | +927% | Strong return |
| 6 | San Jose State University San Jose, CA | Associate's | $71,738 | — | +872% | Strong return |
| 7 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Associate's | $56,580 | $11,000 | +870% | Strong return |
| 8 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | Associate's | $69,844 | $20,888 | +827% | Strong return |
| 9 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | Associate's | $61,312 | $19,586 | +720% | Strong return |
| 10 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | Associate's | $58,736 | $11,000 | +702% | Strong return |
Other majors at The College of New Jersey
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's | $105,889 | $23,250 | +855% | Strong return |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Associate's | $97,224 | — | +845% | Strong return |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's | $98,541 | $21,750 | +747% | Strong return |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's | $98,331 | $23,894 | +733% | Strong return |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's | $98,401 | $27,000 | +720% | Strong return |
| Engineering Science | Associate's | $88,486 | — | +687% | Strong return |
| Mechanical Engineering | Associate's | $84,253 | $22,875 | +517% | Strong return |
| Political Science and Government | Associate's | $79,476 | $25,500 | +434% | Strong return |
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.