Best criminal justice graduate schools in Florida

Three years after completing their degree, criminal justice master's graduates earn a weighted average salary of $47,894. Our criminal justice rankings cover 113 out of the 197 programs available, accounting for 81.3% of total conferrals. We are unable to include schools for which there are insufficient earnings and/or debt data.

For more information on how we determine the best criminal justice programs, please visit our methodology page.  

Filters

14 Results

  • Humanities & Social Sciences
  • Criminal Justice
  • Florida
  • Clear all filters
Sort By
Earnings
EarningsPlus
Debt
Rankings
Ranking methodology
#1 in Florida | #35 in Criminal Justice nationally
Economic score: 0.59

The economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

View school
Earnings: $50,410

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduation.

EarningsPlus: + $2,395

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.

Debt: $31,256

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

Debt to earnings: 0.62

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.

#2 in Florida | #37 in Criminal Justice nationally
Economic score: 0.60

The economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

View school
Earnings: $53,996

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduation.

EarningsPlus: + $5,807

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.

Debt: $36,533

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

Debt to earnings: 0.68

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.

#3 in Florida | #47 in Criminal Justice nationally

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

Economic score: 0.67

The economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

View school
Earnings: $42,204

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduation.

EarningsPlus: - $1,431

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.

Debt: $27,467

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

Debt to earnings: 0.65

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.

#4 in Florida | #54 in Criminal Justice nationally

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Economic score: 0.69

The economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

View school
Earnings: $48,454

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduation.

EarningsPlus: + $5,299

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.

Debt: $37,671

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

Debt to earnings: 0.78

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.

#5 in Florida | #66 in Criminal Justice nationally

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

Economic score: 0.85

The economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

View school
Earnings: $48,142

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduation.

EarningsPlus: - $14

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.

Debt: $41,000

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

Debt to earnings: 0.85

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.

#6 in Florida | #84 in Criminal Justice nationally

Keiser University, Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Economic score: 1.05

The economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

View school
Earnings: $49,339

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduation.

EarningsPlus: + $989

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.

Debt: $53,062

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

Debt to earnings: 1.08

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.

#7 in Florida | #88 in Criminal Justice nationally

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, Florida

Economic score: 1.17

The economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

View school
Earnings: $48,283

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduation.

EarningsPlus: - $197

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.

Debt: $56,375

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

Debt to earnings: 1.17

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.

#8 in Florida | #89 in Criminal Justice nationally
Economic score: 1.17

The economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

View school
Earnings: $42,856

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduation.

EarningsPlus: - $5,218

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.

Debt: $44,885

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

Debt to earnings: 1.05

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.

#9 in Florida | #95 in Criminal Justice nationally

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Economic score: 1.29

The economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

View school
Earnings: $45,821

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduation.

EarningsPlus: - $2,801

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.

Debt: $55,601

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

Debt to earnings: 1.21

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.

#10 in Florida | #97 in Criminal Justice nationally

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens, Florida

Economic score: 1.37

The economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

View school
Earnings: $36,030

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduation.

EarningsPlus: - $12,121

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.

Debt: $36,906

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

Debt to earnings: 1.02

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.

How long does it take to pay down debt in criminal justice&corrections in Florida?

Years

1.1 years

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in criminal justice&corrections is covered by average graduate earnings in 1.1 years.

How much do graduates with master's degree in criminal justice&corrections earn in Florida?

Salary

$47,944

The median master's degree in criminal justice&corrections graduate earns $47,944 3 years after graduating.

How much does a master's degree in criminal justice&corrections cost in Florida?

Net cost

$16,497

The average annual cost of a master's degree in criminal justice&corrections is $16,497. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.