by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a John Jay degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how John Jay measures up.
John Jay is ranked #4 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 15% for value). Within New York, it ranks #3 of 216 for value.
These John Jay majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Computer & IS Security | #1 of 169 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #1 of 169 |
| Information Technology | #1 of 191 |
| Legal Studies | #1 of 49 |
| Non-Professional General Legal Studies | #1 of 55 |
| Law Degree | #1 of 55 |
| Other Corrections & Criminal Justice | #1 of 63 |
| Criminal Justice | #1 of 280 |
| Securities Services Administration/Management | #1 of 19 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | #1 of 638 |
Read the full John Jay value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is ranked #44 out of #236 in New York for quality and #3 out of #216 for New York value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the John Jay financial aid page to be sure.
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is ranked #4 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Compared to its peers, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is underpriced for the quality of education it provides, earning it a great value recognition.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at John Jay costs about $5,952. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $23,810 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $14,201 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $3,203 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $5,952 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $23,810 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the John Jay net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What John Jay costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a John Jay degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $56,804 | — | — |
| All Students | $23,810 | #4 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $12,812 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $56,804 | — | — |
| All Students | $23,810 | #3 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $12,812 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at John Jay shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $1,290 |
| $30K–$48K | $2,942 |
| $48K–$75K | $7,654 |
| $75K–$110K | $9,605 |
| Over $110K | $12,827 |
About 75% of John Jay undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,082 per year. Get more details on the John Jay financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average John Jay cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.