2023 Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Criminal Justice & Corrections 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.
The Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 263 schools in the Southeast Region to see which 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.
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.
Top 25 Best Southeast Region Schools for Affordable Quality in Criminal Justice & Corrections
Our 2023 rankings named Columbia Southern University the best value school in the Southeast Region for criminal justice and corrections students. Columbia Southern University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the 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. The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at Columbia Southern University take out is $24,746.
Columbia Southern University also claimed a spot on our Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.
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Out of the 263 schools in the Southeast Region 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.
American Military University undergraduate students pay an average of $7,360 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at American Military University take out is $19,722.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, American Military University also is in the top 5% of our Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Delgado Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region list. Delgado Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of New Orleans.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Delgado Community College are $4,079 a year. While working on their degree, criminal justice majors at Delgado Community College accumulate an average of around $30,425 in student debt.
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Out of the 263 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Southern Crescent Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Southern Crescent Technical College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Griffin.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southern Crescent Technical College are $5,526 per year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Itawamba Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region list. ICC is a small public school located in the town of Fulton.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at ICC are $5,360 a year.
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Georgia Military College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for criminal justice and corrections students. It came in at #6 on the list. Georgia Military College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Milledgeville.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Georgia Military College are $6,390 per year. The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at Georgia Military College take out is $13,739.
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With a ranking of #7, University of North Carolina at Pembroke did quite well on this year’s best value schools for criminal justice and corrections students. UNC Pembroke is a medium-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. Criminal Justice majors at UNC Pembroke take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. 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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With a ranking of #8, Augusta Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for criminal justice and corrections students. Located in the midsize city of Augusta, Augusta Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
Augusta Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,632 in tuition and fees each year.
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Western Carolina University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value criminal justice and corrections programs. Located in the distant town of Cullowhee, WCU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WCU are $8,367 per year. While working on their degree, criminal justice majors at WCU accumulate an average of around $21,928 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $195, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Baton Rouge Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region list. BRCC is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at BRCC are $4,221 a year. After completing their degree, criminal justice graduates from BRCC carry an average student debtload of $17,500.
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With a ranking of #11, North Georgia Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for criminal justice and corrections students. Located in the rural area of Clarkesville, North Georgia Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at North Georgia Technical College are $5,422 per year.
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for criminal justice and corrections students. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the city of Daytona Beach, Embry-Riddle Worldwide is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Embry-Riddle Worldwide are $10,748 per year. The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at Embry-Riddle Worldwide take out is $25,000.
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Southern Arkansas University Tech did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for criminal justice and corrections students. It came in at #13 on the list. SAU Tech is a small public school located in the rural area of Camden.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SAU Tech are $6,210 per year. The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at SAU Tech take out is $9,902.
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Herzing University - Atlanta ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region list. Herzing University - Atlanta is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the 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 $25,850 in student loans while working on their degree.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Herzing University - Atlanta also did well on our Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Herzing University - Kenner ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the midsize city of Kenner, Herzing University - Kenner 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 - Kenner are $14,200 a year. On average, criminal justice graduates from Herzing University - Kenner take out $25,971 in student loans while working on their degree.
Herzing University - Kenner also claimed a spot on our Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.
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With a ranking of #16, SOWELA Technical Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for criminal justice and corrections students. Located in the small city of Lake Charles, SOWELA is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SOWELA are $4,265 per year.
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Savannah Technical College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value criminal justice and corrections programs. Savannah Tech is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Savannah.
Savannah Tech undergraduate students pay an average of $5,442 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, criminal justice majors at Savannah Tech accumulate an average of around $12,000 in student debt.
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Gwinnett Technical College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region list. GTC is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Lawrenceville.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at GTC are $5,636 a year. Criminal Justice majors at GTC take out an average of $16,833 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Wiregrass Georgia Technical College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small suburb of Valdosta, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,552 in tuition and fees each year.
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Herzing University - Birmingham landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value criminal justice and corrections programs. Located in the suburb of Birmingham, Herzing University - Birmingham is a private not-for-profit school with a 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 is $25,971.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Herzing University - Birmingham also is in the top 10% of our Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.
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South Georgia Technical College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value criminal justice and corrections programs. Located in the rural area of Americus, South Georgia Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
South Georgia Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,692 in tuition and fees each year.
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With a ranking of #22, Elizabeth City State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for criminal justice and corrections students. Located in the distant 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. While working on their degree, criminal justice majors at ECSU accumulate an average of around $28,000 in student debt.
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With a ranking of #23, University of the Cumberlands did quite well on this year’s best value schools for criminal justice and corrections students. Located in the town of Williamsburg, Cumberlands is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Cumberlands undergraduate students pay an average of $9,875 in tuition and fees each year. On average, criminal justice graduates from Cumberlands take out $23,244 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Central Georgia Technical College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value criminal justice and corrections programs. Located in the small city of Warner Robins, CGTC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
CGTC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,442 in tuition and fees each year. Criminal Justice majors at CGTC take out an average of $16,188 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Bossier Parish Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southeast Region list. Bossier Parish Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Bossier City.
Bossier Parish Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,284 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, criminal justice majors at Bossier Parish Community College accumulate an average of around $23,394 in student debt.
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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 Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | St Petersburg College | Clearwater, FL |
| 41 | Central Piedmont Community College | Charlotte, NC |
| 42 | Seminole State College of Florida | Sanford, FL |
| 43 | Surry Community College | Dobson, NC |
| 44 | Florida State College at Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL |
| 45 | Valencia College | Orlando, FL |
| 46 | Tallahassee Community College | Tallahassee, FL |
| 47 | Rasmussen University - Florida | Ocala, FL |
| 48 | Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA |
| 49 | Florida Gateway College | Lake City, FL |
| 50 | Charleston Southern University | Charleston, SC |
| 51 | Indian River State College | Fort Pierce, FL |
| 52 | Miami Dade College | Miami, FL |
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).
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