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Best Colleges for Criminal Justice in New York

The best colleges for a Criminal Justice degree in New York, led by Syracuse University, Rochester Institute of Technology and Touro University. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Criminal Justice programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Criminal Justice in New York?

Based on our rankings, Syracuse University is the top-ranked college for Criminal Justice in New York. Other top choices include Rochester Institute of Technology, Touro University, University at Albany.

What are the best Criminal Justice schools?

The best Criminal Justice schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are Syracuse University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Touro University. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Criminal Justice?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Criminal Justice programs is approximately $32,805 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Criminal Justice degree?

A bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Criminal Justice rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Criminal Justice graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Criminal Justice programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $65,897 per year. Below are the highest-paying Criminal Justice programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. Syracuse University — Syracuse, NY · 45.9% acceptance · SAT 1,375 · $65,528 tuition · 84% grad rate
  2. 2. Rochester Institute of Technology — Rochester, NY · 66.9% acceptance · SAT 1,383 · $59,274 tuition · 70% grad rate
  3. 3. Touro University — New York, NY · 60.8% acceptance · SAT 1,348 · $22,450 tuition · 72% grad rate
  4. 4. University at Albany — Albany, NY · 69.1% acceptance · $31,256 tuition · 61% grad rate
  5. 5. Marist University — Poughkeepsie, NY · 56.5% acceptance · SAT 1,295 · $47,750 tuition · 80% grad rate
  6. 6. St. Joseph's University-New York — Brooklyn, NY · 72.1% acceptance · SAT 1,190 · $36,550 tuition · 69% grad rate
  7. 7. CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice — New York, NY · 57.1% acceptance · SAT 1,080 · $15,420 tuition · 56% grad rate
  8. 8. SUNY Oneonta — Oneonta, NY · 69.6% acceptance · SAT 1,230 · $19,781 tuition · 69% grad rate
  9. 9. Hofstra University — Hempstead, NY · 68.1% acceptance · SAT 1,319 · $57,660 tuition · 69% grad rate
  10. 10. SUNY Brockport — Brockport, NY · 70.7% acceptance · SAT 1,193 · $15,822 tuition · 55% grad rate
  11. 11. State University of New York at Oswego — Oswego, NY · 80.6% acceptance · SAT 1,187 · $18,735 tuition · 60% grad rate
  12. 12. Farmingdale State College — Farmingdale, NY · 63.3% acceptance · SAT 1,147 · $18,536 tuition · 53% grad rate
  13. 13. Hartwick College — Oneonta, NY · 69.6% acceptance · SAT 1,200 · $54,962 tuition · 53% grad rate
  14. 14. Houghton University — Houghton, NY · 88.7% acceptance · SAT 1,284 · $18,430 tuition · 65% grad rate
  15. 15. Alfred University — Alfred, NY · 73.8% acceptance · SAT 1,279 · $41,500 tuition · 57% grad rate
  16. 16. Canisius University — Buffalo, NY · 72.4% acceptance · $34,500 tuition · 66% grad rate
  17. 17. Elmira College — Elmira, NY · 77% acceptance · SAT 1,314 · $38,976 tuition · 65% grad rate
  18. 18. State University of New York at Plattsburgh — Plattsburgh, NY · 78.4% acceptance · SAT 1,165 · $18,945 tuition · 59% grad rate
  19. 19. Utica University — Utica, NY · 92% acceptance · SAT 1,110 · $26,930 tuition · 56% grad rate
  20. 20. SUNY at Fredonia — Fredonia, NY · 77.7% acceptance · SAT 1,250 · $19,771 tuition · 50% grad rate
  21. 21. Hilbert College — Hamburg, NY · 97.2% acceptance · $33,740 tuition · 56% grad rate
  22. 22. SUNY College at Potsdam — Potsdam, NY · 77.7% acceptance · $18,678 tuition · 45% grad rate
  23. 23. Keuka College — Keuka Park, NY · 68.1% acceptance · $39,332 tuition · 58% grad rate

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