2023 Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Oklahoma
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Criminal Justice & Corrections School for You
In 2020-2021, 655 degrees and certificates were awarded to criminal justice and corrections students who went to a Oklahoma college or university. This makes it the #12 most popular major in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Oklahoma to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 10 schools in Oklahoma to see which ones offered the best value programs for criminal justice students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
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.
Top 10 Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Rose State College the best value school in Oklahoma for criminal justice and corrections students. RSC is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Midwest City.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at RSC are $4,754 a year. Criminal Justice majors at RSC take out an average of $11,750 in student loans while working on their egree.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, RSC also is in the top 20% of our Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Oklahoma ranking.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Oklahoma list. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, OSU-OKC is a public college with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at OSU-OKC are $5,070 per year. The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at OSU-OKC take out is $14,250.
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The excellent programs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best criminal justice and corrections schools in Oklahoma. University of Oklahoma is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Norman.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at University of Oklahoma are $9,312 a year. On average, criminal justice graduates from University of Oklahoma take out $28,623 in student loans while working on their degree.
University of Oklahoma not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #2 on our Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Oklahoma list.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Northeastern State University is a great value for criminal justice and corrections students. NSU is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Tahlequah.
NSU undergraduate students pay an average of $7,115 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, criminal justice majors at NSU accumulate an average of around $22,500 in student debt.
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The excellent programs at Southeastern Oklahoma State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best criminal justice and corrections schools in Oklahoma. Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the distant town of Durant.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Southeastern Oklahoma State University are $6,930 a year. On average, criminal justice graduates from Southeastern Oklahoma State University take out $21,048 in student loans while working on their degree.
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University of Central Oklahoma came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Located in the suburb of Edmond, UCO is a public school with a fairly large student population.
UCO undergraduate students pay an average of $8,030 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at UCO take out is $25,251. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $213.
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East Central University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Oklahoma list. Located in the town of Ada, ECU is a public college with a small student population.
ECU undergraduate students pay an average of $7,195 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at ECU take out is $16,000.
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Rogers State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for criminal justice and corrections students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the fringe town of Claremore, RSU is a public school with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at RSU are $7,620 per year. The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at RSU take out is $14,745.
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Northwestern Oklahoma State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value criminal justice and corrections programs. NWOSU is a small public school located in the remote town of Alva.
NWOSU undergraduate students pay an average of $7,883 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Criminal Justice majors at NWOSU take out an average of $26,848 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Cameron University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Oklahoma ranking. Cameron University is a small public school located in the city of Lawton.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Cameron University are $6,450 a year. After completing their degree, criminal justice graduates from Cameron University carry an average student debtload of $28,572.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 7,644 |
| Arizona | 3,363 |
| New Mexico | 571 |
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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
| 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 10 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.