2023 Most Popular Online Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools
Finding the Most Popular Online Criminal Justice & Corrections School for You
Criminal Justice & Corrections is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 7th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 113,121 degrees and certificates were awarded to students with this major.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Online Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools ranking. This report analyzed 451 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular online programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.
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2023 Most Popular Online Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the United States
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Online Criminal Justice & Corrections Colleges.
Top 25 Most Popular Online Schools in Criminal Justice & Corrections
Our analysis found University of Phoenix - Arizona to be the most popular school for criminal justice and corrections students who want to pursue an online degree in the United States. UOPX - Arizona is a very large private for-profit school located in the large city of Tempe.
While working on their degree, criminal justice majors at UOPX - Arizona accumulate an average of around $35,851 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $182.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Sam Houston State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools list. Located in the town of Huntsville, SHSU is a public school with a very large student population.
On average, criminal justice graduates from SHSU take out $24,000 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $162.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Purdue University Global. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools list. Purdue University Global is a fairly large public school located in the city of Indianapolis.
Criminal Justice majors at Purdue University Global take out an average of $31,610 in student loans while working on their egree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American Public University System. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools list. American Military University is a very large private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town.
While working on their degree, criminal justice majors at American Military University accumulate an average of around $19,722 in student debt.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Liberty University is a great place for criminal justice and corrections students pursuing an online degree. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg.
Criminal Justice majors at Liberty University take out an average of $30,217 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $318, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Columbia Southern University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for criminal justice and corrections students. It came in at #7 on the list. Columbia Southern University is a large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Orange Beach.
While working on their degree, criminal justice majors at Columbia Southern University accumulate an average of around $24,746 in student debt.
With a ranking of #8, Monroe College did quite well on this year’s best schools for criminal justice and corrections students. Located in the city of Bronx, Monroe College is a private for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
While working on their degree, criminal justice majors at Monroe College accumulate an average of around $21,049 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $129.
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Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for criminal justice and corrections students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Criminal Justice majors at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs take out an average of $51,635 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $205.
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American InterContinental University - Online did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for criminal justice and corrections students. It came in at #10 on the list. AIU Online is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the rural area of Schaumburg.
The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at AIU Online take out is $37,970. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $115.
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University of Maryland Global Campus came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools ranking. UMGC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Adelphi.
Criminal Justice majors at UMGC take out an average of $23,985 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Saint Leo University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best criminal justice and corrections programs. Located in the suburb of Saint Leo, St. Leo University is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
After completing their degree, criminal justice graduates from St. Leo University carry an average student debtload of $35,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $270.
Florida Atlantic University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best criminal justice and corrections programs. Located in the small city of Boca Raton, FAU is a public school with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, criminal justice graduates from FAU carry an average student debtload of $19,500. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $179.
South Texas College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best criminal justice and corrections programs. South Texas College is a very large public school located in the midsize city of McAllen.
While working on their degree, criminal justice majors at South Texas College accumulate an average of around $6,750 in student debt.
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Southern New Hampshire University ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Online Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools list. SNHU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Manchester.
Criminal Justice majors at SNHU take out an average of $26,230 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $352, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Grand Canyon University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for criminal justice and corrections students. It came in at #16 on the list. Grand Canyon University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the large city of Phoenix.
Criminal Justice majors at Grand Canyon University take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $213.
Arizona State University - Skysong did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for criminal justice and corrections students. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Criminal Justice majors at ASU - Skysong take out an average of $22,196 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $329.
University of North Texas landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best criminal justice and corrections programs. UNT is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Denton.
While working on their degree, criminal justice majors at UNT accumulate an average of around $20,750 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $215.
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El Paso Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools ranking. El Paso Community College is a fairly large public school located in the city of El Paso.
While working on their degree, criminal justice majors at El Paso Community College accumulate an average of around $5,500 in student debt.
With a ranking of #20, Western Illinois University did quite well on this year’s best schools for criminal justice and corrections students. Located in the remote town of Macomb, WIU is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
While working on their degree, criminal justice majors at WIU accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $218, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #21, Rio Hondo College did quite well on this year’s best schools for criminal justice and corrections students. Located in the large suburb of Whittier, RHCCD is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Utah Valley University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for criminal justice and corrections students. It came in at #22 on the list. UVU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Orem.
The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at UVU take out is $22,125.
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University of Houston - Downtown ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Online Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools list. Located in the city of Houston, UH Downtown is a public school with a large student population.
While working on their degree, criminal justice majors at UH Downtown accumulate an average of around $29,750 in student debt.
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San Bernardino Valley College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best criminal justice and corrections programs. San Bernardino Valley College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of San Bernardino.
The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at San Bernardino Valley College take out is $19,500.
Suffolk County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for criminal justice and corrections students. It came in at #25 on the list. Suffolk County Community College is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Selden.
The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at Suffolk County Community College take out is $7,250.
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Rest of the Top Most Popular Online Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools
Remaining Award Winners
This list shows the rest of the colleges awarded a Most Popular Online Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 451 different United States criminal justice and corrections schools we analyzed.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Pikes Peak Community College | Colorado Springs, CO |
| 51 | University of Washington - Tacoma Campus | Tacoma, WA |
| 53 | Walden University | Minneapolis, MN |
| 54 | Georgia Military College | Milledgeville, GA |
| 54 | California University of Pennsylvania | California, PA |
| 56 | University of Memphis | Memphis, TN |
| 57 | Excelsior College | Albany, NY |
| 58 | Hudson Valley Community College | Troy, NY |
| 59 | Somerset Community College | Somerset, KY |
| 60 | Wilmington University | New Castle, DE |
| 60 | McLennan Community College | Waco, TX |
| 60 | Lewis University | Romeoville, IL |
| 63 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Little Rock, AR |
| 64 | Northeastern State University | Tahlequah, OK |
| 65 | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Edwardsville, IL |
| 65 | Wayland Baptist University | Plainview, TX |
| 67 | Austin Peay State University | Clarksville, TN |
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Online Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools award.
Most Popular Online Criminal Justice & Corrections by Region
View the Most Popular Online Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools for a specific region near you.
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Criminal Justice & Corrections Related Majors
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 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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