2023 Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Finding the Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree School for You
With 113,121 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, criminal justice and corrections is the #7 most popular major in the United States.
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To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. This report analyzed 175 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Criminal Justice & Corrections program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Check out the criminal justice associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Great Lakes Region .
Top 25 Most Popular Great Lakes Region Schools for an Associate in Criminal Justice & Corrections
Our analysis found Eastern Gateway Community College to be the most popular school for criminal justice and corrections students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Great Lakes Region . Located in the city of Steubenville, Eastern Gateway Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 572 students majoring in criminal justice at Eastern Gateway Community College, 58% are male and 42% are female.
Criminal Justice majors at Eastern Gateway Community College take out an average of $9,160 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Out of the 175 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Purdue University Global landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Purdue University Global is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 17% of the criminal justice majors at the school.
While working on their Associate Degree, criminal justice majors at Purdue University Global accumulate an average of around $15,692 in student debt.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ivy Tech Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Ivy Tech Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Indianapolis.
Of the 267 students majoring in criminal justice at Ivy Tech Community College, 42% are male and 58% are female.
On average, criminal justice graduates from Ivy Tech Community College take out $15,263 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Read full report on Criminal Justice & Corrections at Ivy Tech Community College
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fox Valley Technical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. FVTC is a large public school located in the suburb of Appleton.
About 38% of the students majoring in criminal justice at the school are women while 62% are male.
On average, criminal justice graduates from FVTC take out $14,483 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Fox Valley Technical College Report
Out of the 175 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Ferris State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 51% of the criminal justice majors at the school.
Criminal Justice majors at Ferris take out an average of $19,529 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $153, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Ferris State University Report
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Waukesha County Technical College is a great place for criminal justice and corrections students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Pewaukee, WCTC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
About 34% of the students majoring in criminal justice at the school are women while 66% are male.
While working on their Associate Degree, criminal justice majors at WCTC accumulate an average of around $20,143 in student debt.
Read full report on Criminal Justice & Corrections at Waukesha County Technical College
With a ranking of #7, Columbus State Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for criminal justice and corrections students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Columbus, Columbus State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 66 students majoring in criminal justice at Columbus State, 44% are male and 56% are female.
Milwaukee Area Technical College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. MATC is a large public school located in the city of Milwaukee.
Of the 63 students majoring in criminal justice at MATC, 56% are male and 44% are female.
While working on their Associate Degree, criminal justice majors at MATC accumulate an average of around $17,382 in student debt.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Milwaukee Area Technical College Report
With a ranking of #9, Moraine Valley Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for criminal justice and corrections students working on their associate degree. MVCC is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Palos Hills.
About 36% of the students majoring in criminal justice at the school are women while 64% are male.
Read full report on Criminal Justice & Corrections at Moraine Valley Community College
Gateway Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Gateway Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Kenosha.
Of the 59 students majoring in criminal justice at Gateway Technical College, 54% are male and 46% are female.
While working on their Associate Degree, criminal justice majors at Gateway Technical College accumulate an average of around $14,667 in student debt.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Gateway Technical College Report
Schoolcraft College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for criminal justice and corrections students to get a associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the city of Livonia, Schoolcraft College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
About 30% of the students majoring in criminal justice at the school are women while 70% are male.
The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at Schoolcraft College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $13,061.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Schoolcraft College Report
Owens Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree criminal justice and corrections programs. Located in the suburb of Perrysburg, Owens State Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 49 students majoring in criminal justice at Owens State Community College, 53% are male and 47% are female.
After completing their Associate Degree, criminal justice graduates from Owens State Community College carry an average student debt load of $17,747.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Owens Community College Report
Madison Area Technical College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of Madison, Madison College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 49 students majoring in criminal justice at Madison College, 55% are male and 45% are female.
On average, criminal justice graduates from Madison College take out $17,924 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
With a ranking of #14, Delta College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for criminal justice and corrections students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of University Center, Delta College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
About 45% of the students majoring in criminal justice at the school are women while 55% are male.
On average, criminal justice graduates from Delta College take out $14,326 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Macomb Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Warren, Macomb Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 49% of the criminal justice majors at the school.
While working on their Associate Degree, criminal justice majors at Macomb Community College accumulate an average of around $10,293 in student debt.
Read full report on Criminal Justice & Corrections at Macomb Community College
University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for criminal justice and corrections students to get a associate degree. It came in at #16 on the list. UC Blue Ash College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Blue Ash.
Of the 44 students majoring in criminal justice at UC Blue Ash College, 36% are male and 64% are female.
The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at UC Blue Ash College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $15,596.
Read full report on Criminal Justice & Corrections at University of Cincinnati - Blue Ash College
Chippewa Valley Technical College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the small city of Eau Claire, CVTC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
About 43% of the students majoring in criminal justice at the school are women while 57% are male.
The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at CVTC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $13,889.
Read full report on Criminal Justice & Corrections at Chippewa Valley Technical College
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for criminal justice and corrections students to get a associate degree. It came in at #17 on the list. NWTC is a large public school located in the midsize city of Green Bay.
About 29% of the students majoring in criminal justice at the school are women while 71% are male.
The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at NWTC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $15,695.
With a ranking of #17, Stark State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for criminal justice and corrections students working on their associate degree. Stark State College is a large public school located in the large suburb of North Canton.
Women make up 57% of the criminal justice majors at the school.
While working on their Associate Degree, criminal justice majors at Stark State College accumulate an average of around $19,084 in student debt.
Read full report on Criminal Justice & Corrections at Stark State College
William Rainey Harper College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for criminal justice and corrections students to get a associate degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Harper College is a large public school located in the suburb of Palatine.
Of the 42 students majoring in criminal justice at Harper College, 60% are male and 40% are female.
On average, criminal justice graduates from Harper College take out $9,484 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Read full report on Criminal Justice & Corrections at William Rainey Harper College
Vincennes University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the town of Vincennes, Vincennes University is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 42 students majoring in criminal justice at Vincennes University, 67% are male and 33% are female.
Read full report on Criminal Justice & Corrections at Vincennes University
College of DuPage ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. COD is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Glen Ellyn.
Women make up 46% of the criminal justice majors at the school.
On average, criminal justice graduates from COD take out $14,621 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Read full report on Criminal Justice & Corrections at College of DuPage
Sinclair Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for criminal justice and corrections students to get a associate degree. It came in at #23 on the list. Sinclair Community College is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Dayton.
Women make up 45% of the criminal justice majors at the school.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Sinclair Community College Report
Lorain County Community College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the small city of Elyria, LCCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 40 students majoring in criminal justice at LCCC, 40% are male and 60% are female.
On average, criminal justice graduates from LCCC take out $16,515 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Read full report on Criminal Justice & Corrections at Lorain County Community College
Cuyahoga Community College District came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the city of Cleveland, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 39 students majoring in criminal justice at Cuyahoga Community College District, 51% are male and 49% are female.
After completing their Associate Degree, criminal justice graduates from Cuyahoga Community College District carry an average student debt load of $14,585.
Rest of the Top Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional popular schools for Criminal Justice & Corrections students in the Great Lakes Region that almost earned our Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Oakland Community College | Bloomfield Hills, MI |
| 28 | Baker College | Owosso, MI |
| 29 | Lewis and Clark Community College | Godfrey, IL |
| 30 | Blackhawk Technical College | Janesville, WI |
| 30 | Lansing Community College | Lansing, MI |
| 32 | Washtenaw Community College | Ann Arbor, MI |
| 33 | Lake Superior State University | Sault Ste Marie, MI |
| 34 | St Clair County Community College | Port Huron, MI |
| 34 | Western Technical College | La Crosse, WI |
Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Colleges by State
Explore the best criminal justice and corrections schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 2,094 |
| Ohio | 2,805 |
| Illinois | 2,483 |
| Indiana | 2,249 |
| Wisconsin | 1,134 |
Majors Related to Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice & Corrections is one of 4 different types of programs to choose from.
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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