CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice: programs, outcomes and local jobs

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice at a glance

• 11,590

  students enrolled

• 4,172

  degrees and certificates a year

• 56%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $3,203

  average net price a year

  Tuition $6,930 in state, $14,880 out of state

• $50,293

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $56,195

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  45% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Professional jobs listed in the cities of New York County, where the college is.

• 33

  open professional jobs

• 2

  entry level

• 9%

  ask for AI skills

  3 jobs

• 4.7%

  unemployment in New York County

  2026-08 · down 0.7 points from a year earlier

• $104,553

  median household income

  New York County

• 65%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.6% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in security & protective services, psychology, social sciences, which lead to human resources (6 open), research (1 open).

Hiring most: Michael Page (8), Greenman-Pedersen (3), Food Management Search (2), Justice Innovation (2), Bright Horizons Family Solutions (1), Cherokee Nation Businesses (1), City of New York (1), Compass (1).

What they hire for: Engineering (7), Human Resources (6), Operations (5), Finance (4), Sales (3), Data & Analytics (1). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: New York City Workforce Development Board.

• Lower Manhattan Workforce1 Career CenterNew York · 212-775-3771 · Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• NYC Business Solutions Center - Lower ManhattanNew York · 212-618-8914 · Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Upper Manhattan Workforce1 Career CenterNew York · 917-493-7054 · Mon - Fri.: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice enrolls about 11,590 students and is a public 4-year institution in New York, New York. It awards about 4,172 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?

56% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $50,293 six years after entry and $56,195 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice offer AI or data science degrees?

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice?

33 open professional jobs are listed in New York County, 2 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Michael Page has the most openings.