Criminal Justice Schools in Illinois
6 schools compared · Average earnings $34,267/yr
6 Illinois schools offer Criminal Justice. Average graduate earnings run 13% below the national average — something worth factoring in alongside tuition, location, and program fit.
Schools in IL
6
Avg Grad Earnings
$34,267/yr
-13% vs. national avg
Avg Score
65/100
Top IL Cities
6
with programs
Criminal Justice Programs in Illinois
All 6 Illinois schools offering Criminal Justice, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score. Click a school to see full earnings projections and program details.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | William Rainey Harper College Palatine, IL |
72 |
| 2 | Lewis and Clark Community College Godfrey, IL |
72 |
| 3 | Rasmussen University-Illinois Rockford, IL |
66 |
| 4 | Morton College Cicero, IL |
65 |
| 5 | College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL |
60 |
| 6 | Generations College Chicago, IL |
53 |
Where Criminal Justice Programs Cluster in Illinois
Cities with the most Criminal Justice programs — useful if you want to minimize commute or relocate within state.
| City | Schools | Avg Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Rockford, IL | 1 | $47,447/yr |
| Palatine, IL | 1 | $38,474/yr |
| Godfrey, IL | 1 | $31,763/yr |
| Cicero, IL | 1 | $31,143/yr |
| Glen Ellyn, IL | 1 | $28,749/yr |
| Chicago, IL | 1 | $28,031/yr |
Compare Criminal Justice in Other States
Considering a nearby state? Here's how Illinois compares to others with strong Criminal Justice offerings.
Data from College Scorecard, Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034, and DOL RAPIDS.
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