by our College Data Analytics Team
[Criminal Justice And Corrections](/majors/protective-security-safety-services/criminal-justice-and-corrections/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 42 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying criminal justice and corrections schools.
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Below are the schools whose criminal justice and corrections graduates go on to earn the most.
Our analysis ranked Palm Beach State College the top school for criminal justice and corrections graduate earnings in Florida. Set in the suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a public institution. Criminal Justice And Corrections graduates of Palm Beach State College earn a median of about $79,900 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #2 makes Saint Thomas University one of the highest-paying schools for criminal justice and corrections. Set in the suburb of Miami Gardens, Saint Thomas University is a private not-for-profit institution. Criminal Justice And Corrections graduates of Saint Thomas University earn a median of about $53,936 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Saint Leo University earned it the #3 place for criminal justice and corrections. Located in the town of Saint Leo, Saint Leo University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, criminal justice and corrections degree recipients from Saint Leo University typically earn about $55,165 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in criminal justice and corrections will find them at Edison State College, which ranked #4. Edison State College is a public school located in the suburb of Fort Myers. Early-career criminal justice and corrections graduates from Edison State College make a median of around $47,887 per year.
A rank of #5 makes Florida State College At Jacksonville one of the highest-paying schools for criminal justice and corrections. Set in the city of Jacksonville, Florida State College At Jacksonville is a public institution. Students who complete the criminal justice and corrections program here go on to a median salary of roughly $62,775.
Indian River State College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying criminal justice and corrections schools. Indian River State College is a public school located in the suburb of Fort Pierce. After graduating, criminal justice and corrections degree recipients from Indian River State College typically earn about $58,647 annually.
Strayer University Florida earned the #7 position for criminal justice and corrections graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Tampa, Strayer University Florida is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, criminal justice and corrections degree recipients from Strayer University Florida typically earn about $54,492 annually.
Manatee Technical College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying criminal justice and corrections schools. Set in the suburb of Bradenton, Manatee Technical College is a public institution. Early-career criminal justice and corrections graduates from Manatee Technical College make a median of around $58,216 per year.
Lynn University placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for criminal justice and corrections. Lynn University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boca Raton. Criminal Justice And Corrections graduates of Lynn University earn a median of about $59,055 a year early in their careers.
Fort Myers Technical College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying criminal justice and corrections schools. Fort Myers Technical College is a public school located in the city of Fort Myers. Students who complete the criminal justice and corrections program here go on to a median salary of roughly $53,003.
Florida National University Main Campus came in at #11 for criminal justice and corrections graduate earnings this year. Florida National University Main Campus is a private for-profit school located in the suburb of Hialeah. Early-career criminal justice and corrections graduates from Florida National University Main Campus make a median of around $46,106 per year.
Technical Education Center Osceola ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying criminal justice and corrections schools. Technical Education Center Osceola is a public school located in the suburb of Kissimmee. Early-career criminal justice and corrections graduates from Technical Education Center Osceola make a median of around $57,245 per year.
Hillsborough Community College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying criminal justice and corrections schools. Hillsborough Community College is a public school located in the city of Tampa. Early-career criminal justice and corrections graduates from Hillsborough Community College make a median of around $55,451 per year.
Daytona State College earned the #14 position for criminal justice and corrections graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Daytona Beach, Daytona State College is a public institution. Early-career criminal justice and corrections graduates from Daytona State College make a median of around $56,157 per year.
Florida Memorial University earned the #15 position for criminal justice and corrections graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Miami Gardens, Florida Memorial University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, criminal justice and corrections degree recipients from Florida Memorial University typically earn about $46,122 annually.
Polk State College landed the #16 spot for criminal justice and corrections salaries this year. Set in the city of Winter Haven, Polk State College is a public institution. Students who complete the criminal justice and corrections program here go on to a median salary of roughly $46,468.
Seminole State College Of Florida landed the #17 spot for criminal justice and corrections salaries this year. Set in the city of Sanford, Seminole State College Of Florida is a public institution. Early-career criminal justice and corrections graduates from Seminole State College Of Florida make a median of around $48,677 per year.
Eastern Florida State College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying criminal justice and corrections schools. Eastern Florida State College is a public school located in the city of Melbourne. Criminal Justice And Corrections graduates of Eastern Florida State College earn a median of about $52,821 a year early in their careers.
Florida Gulf Coast University came in at #19 for criminal justice and corrections graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Fort Myers, Florida Gulf Coast University is a public institution. Early-career criminal justice and corrections graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University make a median of around $53,216 per year.
Northwest Florida State College landed the #20 spot for criminal justice and corrections salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Niceville, Northwest Florida State College is a public institution. Students who complete the criminal justice and corrections program here go on to a median salary of roughly $52,831.
George Stone Technical Center earned the #21 position for criminal justice and corrections graduate earnings this year. George Stone Technical Center is a public school located in the suburb of Pensacola. After graduating, criminal justice and corrections degree recipients from George Stone Technical Center typically earn about $55,310 annually.
Keiser University Ft Lauderdale ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying criminal justice and corrections schools. Located in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career criminal justice and corrections graduates from Keiser University Ft Lauderdale make a median of around $49,419 per year.
Florida International University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying criminal justice and corrections schools. Set in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a public institution. After graduating, criminal justice and corrections degree recipients from Florida International University typically earn about $55,148 annually.
University Of North Florida came in at #24 for criminal justice and corrections graduate earnings this year. University Of North Florida is a public school located in the city of Jacksonville. After graduating, criminal justice and corrections degree recipients from University Of North Florida typically earn about $54,503 annually.
Florida Atlantic University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying criminal justice and corrections schools. Set in the city of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University is a public institution. Criminal Justice And Corrections graduates of Florida Atlantic University earn a median of about $55,057 a year early in their careers.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their criminal justice and corrections graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 42 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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