2023 Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 113,121 criminal justice and corrections students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #7 most popular in the country.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 184 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Check out the criminal justice bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 25 Top Southeast Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice & Corrections
Our analysis found Herzing University - Atlanta to be the best school for criminal justice and corrections students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Herzing University - Atlanta is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Atlanta.
On average, criminal justice graduates from Herzing University - Atlanta take out $28,365 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Herzing University - Kenner. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Kenner, Herzing University - Kenner is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, criminal justice graduates from Herzing University - Kenner take out $28,365 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Herzing University - Birmingham is a great place for criminal justice and corrections students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Birmingham, Herzing University - Birmingham is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Criminal Justice majors at Herzing University - Birmingham take out an average of $28,365 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Columbia Southern University is a great place for criminal justice and corrections students working on their bachelor’s degree. Columbia Southern University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Orange Beach.
On average, criminal justice graduates from Columbia Southern University take out $30,202 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Reinhardt University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best criminal justice and corrections schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the rural area of Waleska, Reinhardt University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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American Public University System came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town.
The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at American Military University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,359.
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With a ranking of #7, Herzing University - Winter Park did quite well on this year’s best schools for criminal justice and corrections students working on their bachelor’s degree. Herzing University - Winter Park is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Winter Park.
On average, criminal justice graduates from Herzing University - Winter Park take out $28,365 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide ranked #8 on this year’s Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Daytona Beach, Embry-Riddle Worldwide is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
On average, criminal justice graduates from Embry-Riddle Worldwide take out $22,965 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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With a ranking of #9, Bethel University did quite well on this year’s best schools for criminal justice and corrections students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of McKenzie, Bethel is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at Bethel take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $34,524.
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Citadel Military College of South Carolina did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for criminal justice and corrections students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. The Citadel is a small public school located in the midsize city of Charleston.
Criminal Justice majors at The Citadel take out an average of $22,917 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $633.
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University of Georgia ranked #11 on this year’s Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UGA is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Athens.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, criminal justice majors at UGA accumulate an average of around $21,178 in student debt.
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With a ranking of #12, Rasmussen University - Florida did quite well on this year’s best schools for criminal justice and corrections students working on their bachelor’s degree. Rasmussen University - Florida is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the city of Ocala.
Criminal Justice majors at Rasmussen University - Florida take out an average of $39,876 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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University of Mount Olive landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree criminal justice and corrections programs. Located in the town of Mount Olive, UMO is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Criminal Justice majors at UMO take out an average of $31,411 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Lees - McRae College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree criminal justice and corrections programs. Located in the rural area of Banner Elk, Lees - McRae College is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at Lees - McRae College take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $19,324.
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George Mason University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for criminal justice and corrections students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. GMU is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, criminal justice majors at GMU accumulate an average of around $21,424 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $411.
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Kennesaw State University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, KSU Georgia is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Criminal Justice majors at KSU Georgia take out an average of $29,999 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $317.
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Western Carolina University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree criminal justice and corrections programs. Located in the town of Cullowhee, WCU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Criminal Justice majors at WCU take out an average of $22,929 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $195, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #18, Saint Leo University did quite well on this year’s best schools for criminal justice and corrections students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Saint Leo, St. Leo University is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at St. Leo University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $31,518. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $270, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #19, Bellarmine University did quite well on this year’s best schools for criminal justice and corrections students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Louisville, Bellarmine U is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Marymount University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree criminal justice and corrections programs. Marymount is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Arlington.
On average, criminal justice graduates from Marymount take out $23,745 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $588.
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Liberty University landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree criminal justice and corrections programs. Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Lynchburg.
The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at Liberty University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $31,166. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $318.
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Harding University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Harding is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Searcy.
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University of North Georgia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for criminal justice and corrections students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #23 on the list. Located in the distant town of Dahlonega, UNG is a public school with a large student population.
When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $156.
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Columbia College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Columbia College South Carolina is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at Columbia College South Carolina take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $27,215.
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Georgia State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for criminal justice and corrections students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #25 on the list. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public college with a very large student population.
On average, criminal justice graduates from Georgia State take out $28,860 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $156.
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Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional great schools for Criminal Justice & Corrections students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
Rank | College | Location |
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28 | Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL |
29 | Shorter University | Rome, GA |
30 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | Pembroke, NC |
31 | Radford University | Radford, VA |
32 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte, NC |
33 | Troy University | Troy, AL |
34 | Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton, FL |
35 | Georgia College & State University | Milledgeville, GA |
36 | Roanoke College | Salem, VA |
Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Colleges by State
Explore the best criminal justice and corrections colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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Georgia | 2,158 |
Virginia | 2,948 |
North Carolina | 2,702 |
Florida | 4,869 |
Tennessee | 1,212 |
Kentucky | 1,015 |
South Carolina | 993 |
Louisiana | 972 |
Arkansas | 665 |
Alabama | 1,413 |
Mississippi | 581 |
West Virginia | 1,320 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Criminal Justice
One of 4 majors within the area of study, criminal justice and corrections has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to Criminal Justice
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Fire Protection | 13,766 |
Homeland Security | 7,140 |
Security Science and Technology | 6,888 |
Other Homeland Security | 1,695 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.