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Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark of all students with the same graduate degree, adjusting for the in-state / out-of-state composition of the student body.
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The percentage of a school’s student body that has received a Pell Grant.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
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The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
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EarningsPluscompares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Criminal justice bachelor graduates in Florida earn a weighted average salary of $45,210 3 years after graduation. This places Florida graduate earnings in the bottom 50% nationally. Additionally, criminal justice graduates earn 17% less than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.
Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.
Our criminal justice rankings cover 17 of the 22 programs available in Florida, accounting for 96% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.
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Cost$6,450
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$49,000
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate84%
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Florida State, or FSU, is a public research university in Tallahassee, Florida. Through its renowned College of Criminology & Criminal Justice, it offers a high-value Criminology and Criminal Justice major for undergraduate students. The program is very broad, meaning students get acquainted with all facets of the criminal justice system in the United States. It also offers a Cyber Criminology major for students who prefer to specialize. The major prepares students to fight cybercrime, making them highly employable in the growing cybersecurity sector.
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Cost$8,722
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$48,001
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate75%
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Florida International University, or FIU, is a public research university in Miami-Dade County. It is one of the largest universities in the country. FIU offers the 5th best Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice in the U.S by value for money.
This program focuses on 3 major aspects of the criminal justice system: police, courts, and corrections. Its interdisciplinary approach teaches students not only about the causes and preventions of crime, but also ways to rehabilitate offenders. Graduates go on to work in law enforcement, legal studies, corrections, and social services. This program is available on-campus or online.
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Cost$8,636
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$48,229
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate67%
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Cost$8,852
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$45,927
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate69%
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UNF is a large public research university in Jacksonville, Florida; its campus is located on the territory of a nature preserve.
It offers a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice that provides a broad overview of the American justice and corrections systems.
Required classes include Criminological Theory, Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Justice, Court Systems and Court Processes, and others. A wide variety of electives are also available. Students must complete a minor.
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Cost$10,161
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$46,485
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate62%
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Cost$4,877
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$39,116
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate49%
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Cost$8,300
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$43,362
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate60%
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The University of West Florida (West Florida or UWF) is a public university in Pensacola, in the state’s panhandle. It sits on a large, beautiful campus that is home to many historic buildings. Its B.A. in Criminal Justice prepares students to serve their communities by aiding crime victims, counseling offenders, and working with parolees. The program features small class sizes, and gives students the opportunity to conduct research and complete internships. This program is available both on campus and online.
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Cost$36,359
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$58,830
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate62%
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Cost$9,949
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$41,772
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate78%
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#10 in Florida|#239 in Criminal Justice nationally
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Cost$35,843
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$47,344
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate56%
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#11 in Florida|#300 in Criminal Justice nationally
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Cost$28,219
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$43,264
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate70%
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#12 in Florida|#309 in Criminal Justice nationally
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Cost$21,413
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$38,832
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate62%
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#13 in Florida|#322 in Criminal Justice nationally
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Cost$11,558
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$38,281
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate62%
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Cost$9,107
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$43,573
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate42%
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Cost$19,031
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$49,948
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate42%
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Cost$28,125
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$44,795
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate48%
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Cost$17,812
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$36,767
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate41%
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