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2023 Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

40 Colleges
$18,897 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$34,809 Avg Salary

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

Criminal Justice & Corrections is one of the most popular subjects to study in New York. With 8,093 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 5th out of all the majors we track 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. 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 40 schools in New York 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.

2023 Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York

The following schools top our list of the Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Top 10 Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor's Degree Schools

Our analysis found John Jay College of Criminal Justice to be the best value school for criminal justice and corrections students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in New York. Located in the large city of New York, John Jay is a public college with a fairly large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at John Jay are $7,470 per year. On average, criminal justice graduates from John Jay take out $14,033 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 $114.

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#2

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, NY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend SUNY Oneonta. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the town of Oneonta, SUNY Oneonta is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

SUNY Oneonta undergraduate students pay an average of $8,786 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, criminal justice graduates from SUNY Oneonta carry an average student debtload of $20,854. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $207.

Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at SUNY Oneonta Report

#3

Excelsior College

Albany, NY

Out of the 40 schools in New York 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 city of Albany.

Criminal Justice majors at Excelsior College take out an average of $18,465 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Excelsior College not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list.

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#4

The College at Brockport

Brockport, NY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The College at Brockport. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the fringe town of Brockport, SUNY Brockport is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SUNY Brockport are $8,678 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, criminal justice majors at SUNY Brockport accumulate an average of around $23,710 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $134.

Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at The College at Brockport Report

#5

SUNY Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh, NY

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend SUNY Plattsburgh. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. Located in the town of Plattsburgh, SUNY Plattsburgh is a public college with a small student population.

SUNY Plattsburgh undergraduate students pay an average of $8,931 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, criminal justice graduates from SUNY Plattsburgh carry an average student debtload of $23,376. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $224.

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#6

Buffalo State

Buffalo, NY

Buffalo State landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree criminal justice and corrections programs. Located in the city of Buffalo, Buffalo State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Buffalo State undergraduate students pay an average of $8,486 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Criminal Justice majors at Buffalo State take out an average of $22,316 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 $158.

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#7

SUNY Oswego

Oswego, NY

SUNY Oswego 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. Located in the town of Oswego, SUNY Oswego is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

SUNY Oswego undergraduate students pay an average of $8,769 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Criminal Justice majors at SUNY Oswego take out an average of $24,573 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 $190.

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#8

SUNY Canton

Canton, NY

SUNY Canton landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree criminal justice and corrections programs. Located in the remote town of Canton, SUNY Canton is a public college with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SUNY Canton are $8,689 per year. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $234.

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#9

SUNY Fredonia

Fredonia, NY

SUNY Fredonia came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. SUNY Fredonia is a small public school located in the distant town of Fredonia.

SUNY Fredonia undergraduate students pay an average of $8,760 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at SUNY Fredonia take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,995.

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#10

Morrisville State College

Morrisville, NY

Morrisville State 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 #10 on the list. Located in the rural area of Morrisville, Morrisville State College is a public college with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Morrisville State College are $8,741 a year. On average, criminal justice graduates from Morrisville State College take out $30,797 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 $203.

Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Morrisville State College Report

Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 3,232
Maryland 948
New Jersey 2,955
District of Columbia 335
Delaware 280

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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