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2023 Most Popular Online Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools

282 Colleges
$31,065 Avg Salary
$18,728 Avg Student Debt

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.

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Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Online Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 282 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular online associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for criminal justice majors pursuing an online associate degree.

Our 2023 rankings named University of Phoenix - Arizona the most popular online school in the United States for criminal justice and corrections students working on their associate degree. UOPX - Arizona is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the city of Tempe.

Of the 502 students majoring in criminal justice at UOPX - Arizona, 33% are male and 67% are female.

While working on their Associate Degree, criminal justice majors at UOPX - Arizona accumulate an average of around $25,292 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $193, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

South Texas College

McAllen, TX

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend South Texas College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools list. South Texas College is a fairly large public school located in the city of McAllen.

Of the 328 students majoring in criminal justice at South Texas College, 45% are male and 55% are female.

On average, criminal justice graduates from South Texas College take out $6,825 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#3

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, IN

The in-demand online associate degree programs at Purdue University Global helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best criminal justice and corrections schools in the United States. Purdue University Global is a very large public school located in the small city of Indianapolis.

Women make up 17% of the criminal justice majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at Purdue University Global take out while working on their Associate Degree is $15,692.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Southern New Hampshire University is a great place for criminal justice and corrections students working on their online associate degree. SNHU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Manchester.

Of the 295 students majoring in criminal justice at SNHU, 43% are male and 57% are female.

Criminal Justice majors at SNHU take out an average of $25,485 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Out of the 282 online programs at schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, El Paso Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. El Paso Community College is a fairly large public school located in the city of El Paso.

About 50% of the students majoring in criminal justice at the school are women while 50% are male.

While working on their Associate Degree, criminal justice majors at El Paso Community College accumulate an average of around $9,028 in student debt.

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Suffolk County Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Online Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools list. Suffolk County Community College is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Selden.

Of the 219 students majoring in criminal justice at Suffolk County Community College, 52% are male and 48% are female.

While working on their Associate Degree, criminal justice majors at Suffolk County Community College accumulate an average of around $8,445 in student debt.

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#7

Monroe College

Bronx, NY

Monroe College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular online associate degree criminal justice and corrections programs. Located in the large city of Bronx, Monroe College is a private for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 186 students majoring in criminal justice at Monroe College, 36% are male and 64% are female.

Criminal Justice majors at Monroe College take out an average of $14,960 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $132.

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#8

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

With a ranking of #8, Columbia Southern University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for criminal justice and corrections students working on their online associate degree. Columbia Southern University is a large private for-profit school located in the town of Orange Beach.

About 38% of the students majoring in criminal justice at the school are women while 62% are male.

While working on their Associate Degree, criminal justice majors at Columbia Southern University accumulate an average of around $20,619 in student debt.

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American InterContinental University - Online did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular online places for criminal justice and corrections students to get a associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. AIU Online is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the rural area of Schaumburg.

Of the 164 students majoring in criminal justice at AIU Online, 21% are male and 79% are female.

While working on their Associate Degree, criminal justice majors at AIU Online accumulate an average of around $30,974 in student debt.

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#10

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX

With a ranking of #10, Lone Star College System did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for criminal justice and corrections students working on their online associate degree. Located in the city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 163 students majoring in criminal justice at North Harris Montgomery, 36% are male and 64% are female.

After completing their Associate Degree, criminal justice graduates from North Harris Montgomery carry an average student debtload of $16,521.

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#11

Rio Hondo College

Whittier, CA

Rio Hondo College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Online Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the large suburb of Whittier, RHCCD is a public school with a large student population.

About 52% of the students majoring in criminal justice at the school are women while 48% are male.

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American Public University System ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Online Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools list. American Military University is a very large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Charles Town.

About 26% of the students majoring in criminal justice at the school are women while 74% are male.

While working on their Associate Degree, criminal justice majors at American Military University accumulate an average of around $23,673 in student debt.

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#13

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville, GA

With a ranking of #13, Georgia Military College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for criminal justice and corrections students working on their online associate degree. Georgia Military College is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Milledgeville.

Women make up 61% of the criminal justice majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, criminal justice graduates from Georgia Military College carry an average student debtload of $17,045.

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Hudson Valley Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools ranking. HVCC is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Troy.

Women make up 57% of the criminal justice majors at the school.

Criminal Justice majors at HVCC take out an average of $10,481 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#15

Post University

Waterbury, CT

Post University ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Online Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools list. Post University is a large private for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Waterbury.

Of the 90 students majoring in criminal justice at Post University, 32% are male and 68% are female.

On average, criminal justice graduates from Post University take out $33,443 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#15

Berkeley College - Woodland Park

Woodland Park, NJ

Berkeley College - Woodland Park landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular online associate degree criminal justice and corrections programs. Located in the large suburb of Woodland Park, Berkeley College - Woodland Park is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 90 students majoring in criminal justice at Berkeley College - Woodland Park, 36% are male and 64% are female.

While working on their Associate Degree, criminal justice majors at Berkeley College - Woodland Park accumulate an average of around $21,177 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $126.

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#17

Grantham University

Lenexa, KS

With a ranking of #17, Grantham University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for criminal justice and corrections students working on their online associate degree. Located in the small city of Lenexa, Grantham University is a private for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 54% of the criminal justice majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at Grantham University take out while working on their Associate Degree is $28,407.

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#18

Union County College

Cranford, NJ

Union County College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of Cranford, Union County College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 82 students majoring in criminal justice at Union County College, 46% are male and 54% are female.

On average, criminal justice graduates from Union County College take out $12,126 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#19

Central Texas College

Killeen, TX

Central Texas College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Killeen, Central Texas College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 41% of the criminal justice majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, criminal justice majors at Central Texas College accumulate an average of around $9,848 in student debt.

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Tidewater Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Online Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Norfolk, Tidewater Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 60% of the students majoring in criminal justice at the school are women while 40% are male.

On average, criminal justice graduates from Tidewater Community College take out $17,437 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Utah Valley University ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Online Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools list. UVU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Orem.

About 64% of the students majoring in criminal justice at the school are women while 36% are male.

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#22

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular online places for criminal justice and corrections students to get a associate degree. It came in at #22 on the list. Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Lynchburg.

Women make up 53% of the criminal justice majors at the school.

On average, criminal justice graduates from Liberty University take out $31,214 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#23

Ocean County College

Toms River, NJ

Ocean County College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools ranking. OCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Toms River.

Women make up 46% of the criminal justice majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, criminal justice majors at OCC accumulate an average of around $10,363 in student debt.

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McLennan Community College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of Waco, MCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 68 students majoring in criminal justice at MCC, 29% are male and 71% are female.

While working on their Associate Degree, criminal justice majors at MCC accumulate an average of around $19,686 in student debt.

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Fayetteville Technical Community College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools ranking. FTCC is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Fayetteville.

Women make up 66% of the criminal justice majors at the school.

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#29

Tyler Junior College

Tyler, TX
#31

Delgado Community College

New Orleans, LA
#32

Amarillo College

Amarillo, TX
#33

College of San Mateo

San Mateo, CA
#34

Holmes Community College

Goodman, MS
#39

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, FL
#41

Pitt Community College

Winterville, NC
#41

Utah State University

Logan, UT

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for online Criminal Justice & Corrections students that almost earned our Most Popular Online Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
43 Bryant & Stratton College - Online Orchard Park, NY
43 Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA
45 Polk State College Winter Haven, FL
45 NHTI-Concord’s Community College Concord, NH
47 Cochise County Community College District Sierra Vista, AZ
48 Southeast Community College Area Lincoln, NE
48 Estrella Mountain Community College Avondale, AZ
48 Midlands Technical College West Columbia, SC
48 South Louisiana Community College Lafayette, LA
52 Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL
53 Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA
53 Baker College Owosso, MI
55 Park University Parkville, MO
55 Northeast Community College Norfolk, NE
55 College of Southern Idaho Twin Falls, ID

View the Most Popular Online Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

One of 4 majors within the area of study, criminal justice and corrections has other similar majors worth exploring.

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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