2023 Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in Louisiana
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, criminal justice and corrections was ranked 6th in Louisiana. In fact, 972 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in Louisiana to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Louisiana to see which associate degree programs offered the best value experiences for criminal justice students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best Louisiana Schools for Affordable Quality for an Associate in Criminal Justice & Corrections
Our 2023 rankings named Louisiana State University - Eunice the best value school in Louisiana for criminal justice and corrections students working on their associate degree. Located in the distant town of Eunice, LSU Eunice is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at LSU Eunice are $4,730 a year. After completing their Associate Degree, criminal justice graduates from LSU Eunice carry an average student debtload of $16,491.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Delgado Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in Louisiana list. Delgado Community College is a large public school located in the large city of New Orleans.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Delgado Community College are $4,079 per year. After completing their Associate Degree, criminal justice graduates from Delgado Community College carry an average student debtload of $30,473.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Baton Rouge Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value criminal justice and corrections schools in Louisiana. BRCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BRCC are $4,221 per year. While working on their Associate Degree, criminal justice majors at BRCC accumulate an average of around $19,296 in student debt.
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The excellent associate degree programs at SOWELA Technical Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value criminal justice and corrections schools in Louisiana. Located in the city of Lake Charles, SOWELA is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at SOWELA are $4,265 a year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Bossier Parish Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in Louisiana list. Bossier Parish Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Bossier City.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Bossier Parish Community College are $4,284 a year. While working on their Associate Degree, criminal justice majors at Bossier Parish Community College accumulate an average of around $25,029 in student debt.
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Herzing University - Kenner came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Kenner, Herzing University - Kenner is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Herzing University - Kenner are $14,200 a year.
Herzing University - Kenner also made our Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in Louisiana list, coming in at #1.
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With a ranking of #7, Remington College - Shreveport Campus did quite well on this year’s best value schools for criminal justice and corrections students working on their associate degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Shreveport, Remington College - Shreveport Campus is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Remington College - Shreveport Campus are $18,000 per year. After completing their Associate Degree, criminal justice graduates from Remington College - Shreveport Campus carry an average student debtload of $23,037. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $85.
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McCann School of Business & Technology ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the small city of Monroe, McCann School of Business & Technology is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
After completing their Associate Degree, criminal justice graduates from McCann School of Business & Technology carry an average student debtload of $33,004. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $62, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Request InformationBest Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 2,158 |
| Virginia | 2,948 |
| North Carolina | 2,702 |
| Florida | 4,869 |
| Tennessee | 1,212 |
| Kentucky | 1,015 |
| South Carolina | 993 |
| Arkansas | 665 |
| Alabama | 1,413 |
| Mississippi | 581 |
| West Virginia | 1,320 |
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Criminal Justice & Corrections Related Majors for Criminal Justice
One of 4 majors within the area of study, criminal justice and corrections has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related 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 8 schools only.
- 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.