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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.
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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 New Jersey earn a weighted average salary of $49,815 3 years after graduation. This places New Jersey graduate earnings in the top 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 14 of the 18 programs available in New Jersey, accounting for 92% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.
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Cost$19,811
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$62,974
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate63%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
Caldwell University is a private university in New Jersey located just 20 miles from Manhattan. Founded by the Sisters of St. Dominic, it is affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. It offers a B.A. in Criminal Justice that features internships and opportunities for independent study. Examples of course offerings include cybercrime, domestic and international terrorism, victimology, and juvenile justice.
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#2 in New Jersey|#67 in Criminal Justice nationally
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Cost$10,406
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$50,538
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate62%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#3 in New Jersey|#104 in Criminal Justice nationally
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Cost$12,946
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$50,605
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate63%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#4 in New Jersey|#117 in Criminal Justice nationally
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Cost$24,659
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$56,217
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate87%
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#5 in New Jersey|#147 in Criminal Justice nationally
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Cost$21,344
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$53,569
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate73%
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#6 in New Jersey|#192 in Criminal Justice nationally
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Cost$20,285
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$49,938
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate66%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#7 in New Jersey|#194 in Criminal Justice nationally
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Cost$22,675
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$51,267
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate85%
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#8 in New Jersey|#199 in Criminal Justice nationally
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Cost$30,005
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$53,228
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate76%
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#9 in New Jersey|#203 in Criminal Justice nationally
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Cost$14,684
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$47,301
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate59%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#10 in New Jersey|#222 in Criminal Justice nationally
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Cost$30,732
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$52,453
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate69%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
#11 in New Jersey|#260 in Criminal Justice nationally
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Cost$11,293
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$44,423
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate60%
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#12 in New Jersey|#295 in Criminal Justice nationally
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Cost$18,862
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$45,881
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate56%
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#13 in New Jersey|#340 in Criminal Justice nationally
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Cost$13,540
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$40,982
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate66%
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#14 in New Jersey|#351 in Criminal Justice nationally
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Cost$17,371
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$40,361
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate53%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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