Best Value Criminology Colleges in New York

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice stands out with a remarkable $3,046 net price, making it the most affordable criminology option among New York's 13 programs. This creates a massive $32,083 cost gap compared to Hofstra University's $35,129 net price, even though earnings potential ranges more narrowly from $32,806 to $38,289. New York's status as home to major law enforcement agencies, including the NYPD and federal offices, creates abundant internship and career opportunities for criminology graduates throughout the metropolitan area.

Programs

$3,046 – $35,129

Net Price Range

$34,847

Avg. Program Earnings

62.4%

Avg. Graduation Rate

13 Criminology Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, New York	$3,046	$34,090	$7,470	55.5%	50.7%
2	SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, New York	$9,900	$34,621	$8,379	46.6%	92.1%
3	University at Albany Albany, New York	$18,486	$33,993	$10,408	63.9%	67.9%
4	Le Moyne College Syracuse, New York	$21,547	$37,208	$38,970	71.0%	78.3%
5	State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, New York	$19,951	$32,806	$8,815	68.2%	59.8%
6	St. John Fisher University Rochester, New York	$28,150	$38,289	$39,666	74.4%	73.1%
7	Hofstra University Hempstead, New York	$35,129	$32,925	$55,450	67.1%	69.3%
8	Mount Saint Mary College Newburgh, New York	$23,736		$41,370	65.7%	88.3%
9	Niagara University Niagara University, New York	$18,740		$38,135	70.2%	89.6%
10	St Bonaventure University Saint Bonaventure, New York	$27,151		$40,150	70.4%	81.1%
11	SUNY College of Technology at Canton Canton, New York	$15,001		$8,689	44.1%	94.9%
12	University at Buffalo Buffalo, New York	$20,470		$10,782	73.4%	67.7%
13	Wells College Aurora, New York	$22,921		$35,166	40.9%	87.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes CUNY John Jay College such good value for criminology students?

John Jay combines the lowest net price at $3,046 with mid-range earnings of $34,090 and manageable debt of just $8,600. The college specializes in criminal justice education and maintains strong connections to New York law enforcement agencies.

How do public versus private criminology programs compare in New York?

Public schools average significantly lower costs, with SUNY schools ranging from $9,900 to $20,470 in net price. Private schools like St. John Fisher University cost $28,150 but offer the highest earnings potential at $38,289 and strong graduation rates of 74.4%.

Does school cost correlate with criminology graduate earnings in New York?

Not necessarily - expensive Hofstra University ($35,129 net price) produces graduates earning $32,925, while more affordable Le Moyne College ($21,547) leads to $37,208 in earnings. The earnings spread across all schools remains relatively tight at under $6,000.

Where should students focus when comparing New York criminology programs?

Graduation rates vary dramatically from 40.9% at Wells College to 74.4% at St. John Fisher University. Schools with rates above 70% include Le Moyne, St. John Fisher, and University at Buffalo, suggesting stronger student support systems.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.