2023 Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 113,121 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, criminal justice and corrections is the #7 most popular major in the United States.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 117 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for criminal justice students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 15% Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Maryland Global Campus the best value school in the Middle Atlantic Region for criminal justice and corrections students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public school with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UMGC are $12,336 per year. The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at UMGC take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $27,339.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UMGC also did well on our Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Wilmington University is a great value for criminal justice and corrections students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of New Castle, Wilmington University is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Wilmington University are $11,760 per year. Criminal Justice majors at Wilmington University take out an average of $25,211 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Out of the 117 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Excelsior College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Excelsior College is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Albany.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, criminal justice majors at Excelsior College accumulate an average of around $18,465 in student debt.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Excelsior College also is in the top 5% of our Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the fringe town of Shippensburg, Ship is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ship are $14,122 per year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, criminal justice graduates from Ship carry an average student debtload of $25,980. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $199, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Goldey - Beacom College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of Wilmington, Goldey - Beacom College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Goldey - Beacom College are $12,750 per year.
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Strayer University - Pennsylvania 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 #6 on the list. Strayer University - Pennsylvania is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Trevose.
Strayer University - Pennsylvania undergraduate students pay an average of $13,515 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, criminal justice graduates from Strayer University - Pennsylvania carry an average student debtload of $47,839.
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California University of Pennsylvania 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 #7 on the list. Cal U is a medium-sized public school located in the small suburb of California.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Cal U are $15,726 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, criminal justice graduates from Cal U carry an average student debtload of $28,196.
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Strayer University - Delaware came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the small city of Newark, Strayer University - Delaware is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Strayer University - Delaware are $13,515 a year. The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at Strayer University - Delaware take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $47,839.
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Clarion University of Pennsylvania came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Clarion University is a small public school located in the remote town of Clarion.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Clarion University are $16,052 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, criminal justice majors at Clarion University accumulate an average of around $24,959 in student debt.
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With a ranking of #10, Strayer University - District of Columbia did quite well on this year’s best value schools for criminal justice and corrections students working on their bachelor’s degree. Strayer University - District of Columbia is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Washington.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Strayer University - District of Columbia are $13,515 per year. The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at Strayer University - District of Columbia take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $47,839.
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Coppin 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 #11 on the list. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Coppin is a public school with a small student population.
Coppin undergraduate students pay an average of $13,334 in tuition and fees each year.
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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Kutztown University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Kutztown.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Kutztown University are $15,170 a year. Criminal Justice majors at Kutztown University take out an average of $25,626 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $340, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #13, Strayer University - New Jersey 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 Cherry Hill, Strayer University - New Jersey is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Strayer University - New Jersey are $13,515 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, criminal justice graduates from Strayer University - New Jersey carry an average student debtload of $47,839.
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Strayer University - Global Region ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Strayer University - Global Region is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the large city of Washington.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Strayer University - Global Region are $13,515 a year. Criminal Justice majors at Strayer University - Global Region take out an average of $47,839 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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John Jay College of Criminal Justice came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the city of New York, John Jay is a public college with a large student population.
John Jay undergraduate students pay an average of $15,420 in tuition and fees each year. Criminal Justice majors at John Jay take out an average of $14,033 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 $114.
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Mansfield University of Pennsylvania came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Mansfield University is a small public school located in the distant town of Mansfield.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Mansfield University are $13,248 a year.
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Monroe College 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 #17 on the list. Monroe College is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the large city of Bronx.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Monroe College are $16,686 a year. Criminal Justice majors at Monroe College take out an average of $28,292 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 $125.
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These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Central Penn College | Summerdale, PA |
| 19 | Robert Morris University | Moon Township, PA |
| 20 | SUNY Delhi | Delhi, NY |
| 21 | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | West Chester, PA |
| 21 | York College of Pennsylvania | York, PA |
| 23 | Lincoln University | Lincoln University, PA |
Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Colleges by State
Explore the best criminal justice and corrections schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 3,232 |
| New York | 8,093 |
| Maryland | 948 |
| New Jersey | 2,955 |
| District of Columbia | 335 |
| Delaware | 280 |
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Majors Related to Criminal Justice
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 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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