2023 Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic 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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Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 136 schools in the Middle Atlantic 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 Middle Atlantic Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for criminal justice majors pursuing a associate degree.
Top 15% Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Borough of Manhattan Community College the most popular school in the Middle Atlantic Region for criminal justice and corrections students working on their associate degree. BMCC is a large public school located in the large city of New York.
Of the 459 students majoring in criminal justice at BMCC, 41% are male and 59% are female.
While working on their Associate Degree, criminal justice majors at BMCC accumulate an average of around $8,969 in student debt.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Queensborough Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Bayside, QCC is a public school with a large student population.
Of the 260 students majoring in criminal justice at QCC, 50% are male and 50% are female.
The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at QCC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $8,997.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend LaGuardia Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. LaGuardia is a large public school located in the large city of Long Island City.
About 52% of the students majoring in criminal justice at the school are women while 48% are male.
The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at LaGuardia take out while working on their Associate Degree is $8,205.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Suffolk County Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Selden, Suffolk County Community College is a public school with a very large student population.
About 48% of the students majoring in criminal justice at the school are women while 52% are male.
After completing their Associate Degree, criminal justice graduates from Suffolk County Community College carry an average student debt load of $8,445.
Out of the 136 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Bronx Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Bronx, BCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 57% of the criminal justice majors at the school.
After completing their Associate Degree, criminal justice graduates from BCC carry an average student debt load of $9,193.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Bronx Community College Report
Kingsborough Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. KCC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Brooklyn.
About 52% of the students majoring in criminal justice at the school are women while 48% are male.
While working on their Associate Degree, criminal justice majors at KCC accumulate an average of around $10,031 in student debt.
Monroe College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Monroe College is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in the city of Bronx.
About 64% of the students majoring in criminal justice at the school are women while 36% are male.
While working on their Associate Degree, criminal justice majors at Monroe College accumulate an average of around $14,960 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $132.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Monroe College Report
Nassau Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Garden City, Nassau Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 47% of the students majoring in criminal justice at the school are women while 53% are male.
After completing their Associate Degree, criminal justice graduates from Nassau Community College carry an average student debt load of $10,978.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Nassau Community College Report
SUNY Westchester Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Valhalla, SUNY Westchester Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
About 40% of the students majoring in criminal justice at the school are women while 60% are male.
Hostos Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Bronx, Hostos is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
About 71% of the students majoring in criminal justice at the school are women while 29% are male.
On average, criminal justice graduates from Hostos take out $8,155 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Middlesex County College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree criminal justice and corrections programs. Located in the large suburb of Edison, Middlesex County College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
About 37% of the students majoring in criminal justice at the school are women while 63% are male.
While working on their Associate Degree, criminal justice majors at Middlesex County College accumulate an average of around $9,709 in student debt.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Middlesex County College Report
Hudson Valley Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree criminal justice and corrections programs. Located in the city of Troy, HVCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 101 students majoring in criminal justice at HVCC, 43% are male and 57% are female.
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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ASA College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. ASA Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Brooklyn.
Women make up 62% of the criminal justice majors at the school.
Criminal Justice majors at ASA Institute take out an average of $18,126 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $118, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
With a ranking of #14, Erie 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 Buffalo, Erie Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
About 35% of the students majoring in criminal justice at the school are women while 65% are male.
Criminal Justice majors at Erie Community College take out an average of $9,355 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Delaware Technical Community College - Terry came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Delaware Tech is a large public school located in the city of Dover.
Women make up 43% of the criminal justice majors at the school.
On average, criminal justice graduates from Delaware Tech take out $10,019 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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County College of Morris landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree criminal justice and corrections programs. County College of Morris is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Randolph.
Of the 92 students majoring in criminal justice at County College of Morris, 71% are male and 29% are female.
The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at County College of Morris take out while working on their Associate Degree is $11,043.
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Berkeley College - Woodland Park landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree criminal justice and corrections programs. Berkeley College - Woodland Park is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Woodland Park.
About 64% of the students majoring in criminal justice at the school are women while 36% are male.
While working on their Associate Degree, criminal justice majors at Berkeley College - Woodland Park accumulate an average of around $21,177 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $126.
Read full report on Criminal Justice & Corrections at Berkeley College - Woodland Park
Brookdale Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Brookdale Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Lincroft.
Of the 86 students majoring in criminal justice at Brookdale Community College, 67% are male and 33% are female.
The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at Brookdale Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $11,654.
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With a ranking of #19, Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for criminal justice and corrections students working on their associate degree. RCSJ is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Sewell.
Of the 83 students majoring in criminal justice at RCSJ, 51% are male and 49% are female.
After completing their Associate Degree, criminal justice graduates from RCSJ carry an average student debt load of $12,334.
Union County College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Union County College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Cranford.
About 54% of the students majoring in criminal justice at the school are women while 46% are male.
Criminal Justice majors at Union County College take out an average of $12,126 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Harrisburg Area Community College | Harrisburg, PA |
| 22 | Monroe Community College | Rochester, NY |
| 23 | Rockland Community College | Suffern, NY |
| 24 | Raritan Valley Community College | Branchburg, NJ |
| 24 | Dutchess Community College | Poughkeepsie, NY |
| 24 | Hudson County Community College | Jersey City, NJ |
| 27 | Ocean County College | Toms River, NJ |
Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Colleges by State
Explore the best criminal justice and corrections colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 3,232 |
| New York | 8,093 |
| Maryland | 948 |
| New Jersey | 2,955 |
| District of Columbia | 335 |
| Delaware | 280 |
Majors Related to Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice & Corrections is one of 4 different types of programs to choose from.
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 26 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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