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2023 Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor's Degree Schools in Nebraska

6 Colleges
$34,809 Avg Salary
$30,696 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, criminal justice and corrections students earned 608 degrees and certificates from a Nebraska school, making the subject the 9th in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor's Degree Schools in Nebraska ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in Nebraska 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.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nebraska

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 Nebraska Schools for a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice & Corrections

#1

Wayne State College

Wayne, NE

Our 2023 rankings named Wayne State College the best school in Nebraska for criminal justice and corrections students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Wayne, WSC is a public school with a small student population.

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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Nebraska at Omaha helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best criminal justice and corrections schools in Nebraska. UNOMAHA is a large public school located in the large city of Omaha.

The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at UNOMAHA take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,465. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $169.

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#3

Chadron State College

Chadron, NE

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Chadron State College is a great place for criminal justice and corrections students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Chadron, Chadron State College is a public college with a small student population.

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Out of the 6 schools in Nebraska that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Nebraska at Kearney landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Kearney, UNK is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at University of Nebraska at Kearney Report

#5

Midland University

Fremont, NE

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Midland University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nebraska list. Midland U is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Fremont.

Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Midland University Report

#6

Peru State College

Peru, NE

Peru State College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nebraska list. Peru State is a small public school located in the rural area of Peru.

Criminal Justice majors at Peru State take out an average of $30,558 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 1,273
Minnesota 1,525
Kansas 586
Iowa 627
North Dakota 225
South Dakota 154

Criminal Justice & Corrections is one of 4 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Criminal Justice

Related Major Annual Graduates
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 6 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).

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