Sociology at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice graduates in sociology earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice Compares for Sociology
All 462 colleges reporting sociology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $101,536 | $96,641 | #1 | $58,541 |
| 2 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $87,655 | $79,818 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $83,649 | $91,378 | #2 | — |
| 4 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $81,722 | $75,274 | #4 | $64,377 |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $78,857 | $69,099 | #12 | — |
| 6 | Barnard College New York, NY | $77,821 | $74,069 | #7 | $48,215 |
| 7 | New York University New York, NY | $77,650 | $73,907 | #9 | $22,697 |
| 8 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $75,267 | $73,949 | #8 | $38,402 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $73,200 | $69,671 | #11 | $36,709 |
| 10 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $72,217 | $73,445 | #10 | — |
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| 235 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $52,053 | $45,686 | #391 | $32,268 |
| 236 | Central College Pella, IA | $51,996 | $54,693 | #156 | $38,034 |
| 237 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $51,982 | $47,300 | #355 | $31,270 |
| 238 | CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY | $51,979 | $49,473 | #298 | $40,401 |
| 239 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $51,910 | $55,876 | #130 | $40,236 |
| 240 | University of Idaho Moscow, ID | $51,873 | $55,160 | #143 | $31,440 |
| 241 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $51,835 | $54,654 | #157 | $35,399 |
Other Majors at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $96,069 | $49,580 | #28 of 99 |
| Philosophy | $78,041 | $30,851 | #4 of 86 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $77,144 | $34,619 | #5 of 35 |
| Fire Protection | $72,228 | $48,121 | #15 of 19 |
| Physical Sciences | $68,781 | $41,587 | — |
| Public Administration | $66,834 | $48,881 | #21 of 47 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,150 | $35,828 | #279 of 565 |
| Security Science and Technology | $60,416 | $44,092 | #22 of 45 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $59,343 | $37,284 | #167 of 660 |
| Criminology | $57,396 | $33,798 | #48 of 113 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | $57,073 | $32,649 | #29 of 39 |
| English Language and Literature | $56,768 | $31,842 | #101 of 576 |
| Economics | $55,706 | $33,709 | #360 of 368 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $55,595 | $35,656 | #25 of 59 |
| Social Sciences | $54,259 | $37,919 | #20 of 35 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $37,442 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice sociology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,401 one year after graduating and $51,979 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice rank for sociology?
Among 462 colleges reporting earnings for sociology graduates, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice ranks #238 by median pay four years after graduation, and #298 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is sociology at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for sociology ($52,657).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.
