Best criminal justice graduate schools in Illinois

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.  

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#1 in Illinois | #9 in Criminal Justice nationally

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

Economic score: 0.32

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.

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Earnings: $91,550

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduation.

EarningsPlus: + $40,665

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: $51,903

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

Debt to earnings: 0.57

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 Illinois | #19 in Criminal Justice nationally
Economic score: 0.42

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.

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Earnings: $71,643

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduation.

EarningsPlus: + $4,419

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: $32,400

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

Debt to earnings: 0.45

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 Illinois | #39 in Criminal Justice nationally

Lewis University

Romeoville, Illinois

Economic score: 0.61

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.

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Earnings: $68,491

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduation.

EarningsPlus: + $1,941

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: $43,304

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

Debt to earnings: 0.63

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 Illinois | #104 in Criminal Justice nationally

Governors State University

University Park, Illinois

Economic score: 2.38

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.

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Earnings: $34,349

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduation.

EarningsPlus: - $33,312

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: $41,436

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.

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

Years

Under a year

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

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

Salary

$68,510

The median master's degree in criminal justice&corrections graduate earns $68,510 3 years after graduating.

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

Net cost

$19,252

The average annual cost of a master's degree in criminal justice&corrections is $19,252. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.