Best Criminal Justice Graduate Programs in Florida

Criminal justice master’s graduates in Florida earn a weighted average salary of $47,776 3 years after graduation, placing them in the bottom 50% nationally.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

Our criminal justice graduate rankings cover 10 of the 14 programs available in Florida, accounting for 96% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.

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#1 in Florida | #29 in Criminal Justice nationally

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

Economic score 0.50

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.

Earnings $53,387

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.5

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.

Debt $28,941

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

#2 in Florida | #41 in Criminal Justice nationally
Economic score 0.55

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.

Earnings $59,511

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.7

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.

Debt $39,438

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

#3 in Florida | #42 in Criminal Justice nationally
Economic score 0.57

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.

Earnings $58,804

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.7

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.

Debt $39,162

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

#4 in Florida | #43 in Criminal Justice nationally

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Economic score 0.57

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.

Earnings $55,472

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.7

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.

Debt $36,342

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

#5 in Florida | #66 in Criminal Justice nationally

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

Economic score 0.72

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.

Earnings $53,198

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.8

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.

Debt $41,000

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

#6 in Florida | #72 in Criminal Justice nationally
Economic score 0.90

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.

Earnings $46,518

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.8

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.

Debt $39,367

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

#7 in Florida | #75 in Criminal Justice nationally

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Economic score 0.92

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.

Earnings $53,203

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.0

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.

Debt $51,250

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

#8 in Florida | #76 in Criminal Justice nationally

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, Florida

Economic score 0.97

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.

Earnings $54,251

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.0

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.

Debt $56,375

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

#9 in Florida | #82 in Criminal Justice nationally

Keiser University, Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Economic score 1.14

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.

Earnings $52,140

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.2

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.

Debt $61,500

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

#10 in Florida | #86 in Criminal Justice nationally

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens, Florida

Economic score 1.42

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.

Earnings $36,030

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.0

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.

Debt $36,755

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

How long does it take to pay down debt in criminal justice in Florida?

Years

Under a year

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

How much do graduates with a master's degree in criminal justice earn in Florida?

Salary

$47,776

The median master's degree in criminal justice graduate earns $47,776 4 years after graduating.

How much does a master's degree in criminal justice cost in Florida?

Net cost

$14,499

The average annual cost of a master's degree in criminal justice is $14,499. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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