2023 Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 113,121 criminal justice and corrections students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #7 most popular in the country.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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 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 Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 184 schools in the Southeast 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. 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.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees 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 Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 25 Best Southeast Region Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice & Corrections
Our analysis found Columbia Southern University to be the best value school for criminal justice and corrections students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Columbia Southern University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Orange Beach.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Columbia Southern University are $5,775 a year. On average, criminal justice graduates from Columbia Southern University take out $30,202 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Columbia Southern University excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American Public University System. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at American Military University are $7,360 per year. The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at American Military University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,359.
In addition to its great value ranking, American Military University is in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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Out of the 184 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Pembroke landed the # 3 spot on the list. UNC Pembroke is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Pembroke.
UNC Pembroke undergraduate students pay an average of $7,495 in tuition and fees each year. On average, criminal justice graduates from UNC Pembroke take out $27,763 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $87, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Western Carolina University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the distant town of Cullowhee, WCU is a public school with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WCU are $8,367 a year. Criminal Justice majors at WCU take out an average of $22,929 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $195, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Western Carolina University Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 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. On average, criminal justice graduates from Embry-Riddle Worldwide take out $22,965 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Herzing University - Atlanta landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree criminal justice and corrections programs. Herzing University - Atlanta is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Atlanta.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Herzing University - Atlanta are $14,200 a year. On average, criminal justice graduates from Herzing University - Atlanta take out $28,365 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Herzing University - Atlanta also is in the top 15% of our Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Herzing University - Atlanta Report
With a ranking of #7, Herzing University - Kenner 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 medium-sized city of Kenner, Herzing University - Kenner is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Herzing University - Kenner are $14,200 per year. On average, criminal justice graduates from Herzing University - Kenner take out $28,365 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Herzing University - Kenner also claimed a spot on our Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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With a ranking of #8, 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 large suburb of Birmingham, Herzing University - Birmingham is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Herzing University - Birmingham are $14,200 a year. Criminal Justice majors at Herzing University - Birmingham take out an average of $28,365 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Herzing University - Birmingham 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 in the Southeast Region list.
Elizabeth City State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the town of Elizabeth City, ECSU is a public college with a small student population.
ECSU undergraduate students pay an average of $7,326 in tuition and fees each year.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Elizabeth City State University Report
Herzing University - Winter Park 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. Herzing University - Winter Park is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Winter Park.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Herzing University - Winter Park are $14,200 per year. On average, criminal justice graduates from Herzing University - Winter Park take out $28,365 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Herzing University - Winter Park Report
Bethel 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 distant town of McKenzie, Bethel 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 Bethel are $13,981 a year. The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at Bethel take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $34,524.
Bethel excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Middle Georgia 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 #12 on the list. Middle Georgia State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Macon.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Middle Georgia State University are $11,389 per year. Criminal Justice majors at Middle Georgia State University take out an average of $31,253 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Rasmussen University - Florida came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Rasmussen University - Florida is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the small city of Ocala.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Rasmussen University - Florida are $13,635 a year. Criminal Justice majors at Rasmussen University - Florida take out an average of $39,876 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Rasmussen University - Florida 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 in the Southeast Region list.
Indian River 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 #14 on the list. Indian River State College is a large public school located in the large suburb of Fort Pierce.
Indian River State College undergraduate students pay an average of $10,201 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at Indian River State College take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $16,520.
With a ranking of #15, Strayer University - Virginia 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 midsize city of Arlington, Strayer University - Virginia is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Strayer University - Virginia are $13,515 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, criminal justice majors at Strayer University - Virginia accumulate an average of around $47,839 in student debt.
Strayer University - Virginia also claimed a spot on our Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Strayer University - Virginia Report
With a ranking of #15, Liberty University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for criminal justice and corrections students working on their bachelor’s degree. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Liberty University are $16,160 per year. The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at Liberty University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $31,166. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $318.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Liberty University Report
University of North Georgia ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the distant town of Dahlonega, UNG is a public college with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNG are $16,014 per year. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $156.
In addition to its great value ranking, UNG is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at University of North Georgia Report
Strayer University - Georgia ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Strayer University - Georgia is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the suburb of Atlanta.
Strayer University - Georgia undergraduate students pay an average of $13,515 in tuition and fees each year. On average, criminal justice graduates from Strayer University - Georgia take out $47,839 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Strayer University - Georgia Report
University of the Cumberlands 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 #19 on the list. Located in the town of Williamsburg, Cumberlands is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Cumberlands are $9,875 a year.
With a ranking of #19, University of Memphis did quite well on this year’s best value schools for criminal justice and corrections students working on their bachelor’s degree. UofM is a fairly large public school located in the city of Memphis.
UofM undergraduate students pay an average of $14,088 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, criminal justice majors at UofM accumulate an average of around $27,882 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $162, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at University of Memphis Report
Strayer University - North Carolina came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Strayer University - North Carolina is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Morrisville.
Strayer University - North Carolina undergraduate students pay an average of $13,515 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, criminal justice majors at Strayer University - North Carolina accumulate an average of around $47,839 in student debt.
In addition to its great value ranking, Strayer University - North Carolina is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Strayer University - North Carolina Report
Kennesaw State University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, KSU Georgia is a public school with a very large student population.
KSU Georgia undergraduate students pay an average of $17,690 in tuition and fees each year. Criminal Justice majors at KSU Georgia take out an average of $29,999 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $317.
Strayer University - South Carolina landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree criminal justice and corrections programs. Strayer University - South Carolina is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Greenville.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Strayer University - South Carolina are $13,515 per year. The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at Strayer University - South Carolina take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $47,839.
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Reinhardt 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 #23 on the list. Located in the rural area of Waleska, Reinhardt University 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 Reinhardt University are $26,180 a year.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Reinhardt University Report
University of Southern Mississippi 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 #25 on the list. Southern Miss is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Hattiesburg.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Southern Miss are $11,204 a year. The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at Southern Miss take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,686.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at University of Southern Mississippi Report
Rest of the Top Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional great value schools for Criminal Justice & Corrections students in the Southeast Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Polk State College | Winter Haven, FL |
| 29 | Alcorn State University | Alcorn State, MS |
| 30 | Strayer University - West Virginia | Scott Depot, WV |
| 31 | Columbia College | Columbia, SC |
| 32 | Martin Methodist College | Pulaski, TN |
| 33 | The University of Tennessee - Martin | Martin, TN |
| 33 | Dalton State College | Dalton, GA |
| 35 | South University’s online programs | Savannah, GA |
| 36 | Strayer University - Alabama | Birmingham, AL |
Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Colleges by State
Explore the best criminal justice and corrections colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| 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 |
| Louisiana | 972 |
| 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.
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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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