2023 Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor's Degree Schools
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor's Degree School for You
Criminal Justice & Corrections is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 7th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 113,121 degrees and certificates were awarded to students with this major.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 644 schools in the United States to see which bachelor's 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.
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2023 Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Check out the criminal justice bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.
Top 25 Best Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice & Corrections
Our 2023 rankings named Columbia Southern University the best value school in the United States for criminal justice and corrections students working on their bachelor’s degree. Columbia Southern University is a large private for-profit school located in the town of Orange Beach.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Columbia Southern University are $5,775 per year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, criminal justice graduates from Columbia Southern University carry an average student debtload of $30,202.
Columbia Southern University also claimed a spot on our Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.
Out of the 644 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, American Public University System landed the # 2 spot on the list. American Military University is a very large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Charles Town.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at American Military University are $7,360 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, criminal justice majors at American Military University accumulate an average of around $25,359 in student debt.
American Military University excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Colorado State University - Global Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value criminal justice and corrections schools in the United States. Located in the large city of Greenwood Village, Colorado State University - Global Campus is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Colorado State University - Global Campus undergraduate students pay an average of $8,400 in tuition and fees each year. Criminal Justice majors at Colorado State University - Global Campus take out an average of $36,265 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Colorado State University - Global Campus also claimed a spot on our Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Wayne State College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. WSC is a small public school located in the town of Wayne.
WSC undergraduate students pay an average of $7,458 in tuition and fees each year.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Chadron State College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value criminal justice and corrections schools in the United States. Chadron State College is a small public school located in the town of Chadron.
Chadron State College undergraduate students pay an average of $7,206 in tuition and fees each year.
Chadron State College also claimed a spot on our Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
With a ranking of #6, Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies did quite well on this year’s best value schools for criminal justice and corrections students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Fayette, CMU CGES is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at CMU CGES are $6,720 a year.
CMU CGES also claimed a spot on our Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
Granite State College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the fringe town of Concord, GSC is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at GSC are $9,015 a year. Criminal Justice majors at GSC take out an average of $20,980 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Read full report on Criminal Justice & Corrections at Granite State College
Bemidji 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 #8 on the list. Located in the town of Bemidji, Bemidji State University is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Bemidji State University are $9,806 a year. The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at Bemidji State University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,682.
Bemidji State University also claimed a spot on our Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
Read full report on Criminal Justice & Corrections at Bemidji State University
University of North Carolina at Pembroke came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. UNC Pembroke is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Pembroke.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UNC Pembroke are $7,495 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, criminal justice graduates from UNC Pembroke carry an average student debtload of $27,763. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $87.
Read full report on Criminal Justice & Corrections at University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Park University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the suburb of Parkville, Park University is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Park University are $8,853 per year. On average, criminal justice graduates from Park University take out $22,792 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Park University also is in the top 20% of our Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking.
Read full report on Criminal Justice & Corrections at Park University
Western Carolina University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the distant town of Cullowhee, WCU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
WCU undergraduate students pay an average of $8,367 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at WCU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,929. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $195.
Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses 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 #12 on the list. Trine is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Wayne.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Trine are $9,576 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, criminal justice graduates from Trine carry an average student debtload of $28,252.
Trine also claimed a spot on our Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
Herzing University - Brookfield ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the suburb of Brookfield, Herzing University - Brookfield is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Herzing University - Brookfield are $14,200 a year. On average, criminal justice graduates from Herzing University - Brookfield take out $28,365 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Daytona Beach, Embry-Riddle Worldwide is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Embry-Riddle Worldwide are $10,748 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, criminal justice graduates from Embry-Riddle Worldwide carry an average student debtload of $22,965.
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Herzing University - Minneapolis came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Herzing University - Minneapolis is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Minneapolis.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Herzing University - Minneapolis are $14,200 per year. On average, criminal justice graduates from Herzing University - Minneapolis take out $28,365 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Read full report on Criminal Justice & Corrections at Herzing University - Minneapolis
Herzing University - Atlanta ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Herzing University - Atlanta is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta.
Herzing University - Atlanta undergraduate students pay an average of $14,200 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, criminal justice graduates from Herzing University - Atlanta carry an average student debtload of $28,365.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Herzing University - Atlanta Report
Herzing University - Akron ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the large suburb of Akron, Herzing Akron is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Herzing Akron are $14,200 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, criminal justice majors at Herzing Akron accumulate an average of around $28,365 in student debt.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Herzing Akron also did well on our Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Herzing University - Akron Report
Minot State University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the town of Minot, MSU is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at MSU are $8,163 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, criminal justice graduates from MSU carry an average student debtload of $22,416.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Minot State University Report
Herzing University - Kenner ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the midsize city of Kenner, Herzing University - Kenner is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Herzing University - Kenner undergraduate students pay an average of $14,200 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, criminal justice graduates from Herzing University - Kenner carry an average student debtload of $28,365.
Herzing University - Kenner also claimed a spot on our Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Herzing University - Kenner Report
With a ranking of #20, Herzing University - Birmingham did quite well on this year’s best value schools 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 fairly small student population.
Herzing University - Birmingham undergraduate students pay an average of $14,200 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at Herzing University - Birmingham take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $28,365.
In addition to its great value ranking, Herzing University - Birmingham is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Herzing University - Birmingham Report
Herzing University - Kenosha 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 #21 on the list. Herzing University - Kenosha is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize suburb of Kenosha.
Herzing University - Kenosha undergraduate students pay an average of $14,200 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, criminal justice graduates from Herzing University - Kenosha carry an average student debtload of $28,365.
Read full report on Criminal Justice & Corrections at Herzing University - Kenosha
University of Phoenix - Arizona came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. UOPX - Arizona is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the large city of Tempe.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UOPX - Arizona are $9,552 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, criminal justice majors at UOPX - Arizona accumulate an average of around $41,957 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $170, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
UOPX - Arizona excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
Read full report on Criminal Justice & Corrections at University of Phoenix - Arizona
With a ranking of #23, Herzing University - Madison did quite well on this year’s best value schools for criminal justice and corrections students working on their bachelor’s degree. Herzing University - Madison is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Madison.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Herzing University - Madison are $14,200 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, criminal justice majors at Herzing University - Madison accumulate an average of around $28,365 in student debt.
Metropolitan State University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Metro State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Metro State undergraduate students pay an average of $9,394 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, criminal justice graduates from Metro State carry an average student debtload of $32,863.
University of Maryland Global Campus ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. UMGC is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Adelphi.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UMGC are $12,336 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, criminal justice graduates from UMGC carry an average student debtload of $27,339.
UMGC excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools list.
Read full report on Criminal Justice & Corrections at University of Maryland Global Campus
Rest of the Top 50 Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor's Degree Schools
Remaining Award Winners
This list represents the remainder of the colleges awarded a Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor's Degree Schools badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 644 different United States criminal justice and corrections schools we analyzed.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional great value schools for Criminal Justice & Corrections students seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor's Degree Schools award.
Criminal Justice & Corrections by Region
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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
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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.
- 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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