2023 Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Criminal Justice & Corrections School for You
In 2020-2021, 113,121 criminal justice and corrections students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #7 most popular in the country.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
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 Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 209 schools in the Southwest Region to see which programs were the most popular 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 Schools in the Southwest Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Colleges.
Top 25 Most Popular Southwest Region Schools in Criminal Justice & Corrections
Our analysis found Rio Salado College to be the most popular school for criminal justice and corrections students who want to pursue a degree in the Southwest Region . Rio Salado College is a large public school located in the city of Tempe.
Criminal Justice majors at Rio Salado College take out an average of $9,131 in student loans while working on their egree.
Read full report on Criminal Justice & Corrections at Rio Salado College
Out of the 209 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Phoenix - Arizona landed the # 2 spot on the list. UOPX - Arizona is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the large city of Tempe.
After completing their degree, criminal justice graduates from UOPX - Arizona carry an average student debt load of $35,851. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $182.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Sam Houston State University is a great place for criminal justice and corrections students. Located in the distant town of Huntsville, SHSU is a public college 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. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $162.
Read full report on Criminal Justice & Corrections at Sam Houston State University
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a great place for criminal justice and corrections students. Located in the city of Edinburg, UT Rio Grande Valley is a public school with a very large student population.
On average, criminal justice graduates from UT Rio Grande Valley take out $12,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
The excellent programs at Arizona State University - Skysong helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best criminal justice and corrections schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the medium-sized city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public college 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. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $329, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Arizona State University - Skysong Report
Grand Canyon University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Grand Canyon University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the large city of Phoenix.
On average, criminal justice graduates from Grand Canyon University take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $213, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Arizona State University - Tempe landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular criminal justice and corrections programs. Located in the city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public college with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, criminal justice graduates from ASU - Tempe carry an average student debt load of $22,196. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $329, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Arizona State University - Tempe Report
American InterContinental University - Online ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southwest Region 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. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $115.
Texas State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Texas State is a fairly large public school located in the city of San Marcos.
On average, criminal justice graduates from Texas State take out $20,376 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $204.
Read full report on Criminal Justice & Corrections at Texas State University
South Texas College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. South Texas College is a very large public school located in the 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.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at South Texas College Report
The University of Texas at San Antonio came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the large city of San Antonio, UTSA is a public college with a fairly large student population.
On average, criminal justice graduates from UTSA take out $19,356 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $129.
Read full report on Criminal Justice & Corrections at The University of Texas at San Antonio
El Centro College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for criminal justice and corrections students. It came in at #12 on the list. El Centro College is a very large public school located in the large city of Dallas.
While working on their degree, criminal justice majors at El Centro College accumulate an average of around $13,692 in student debt.
Read full report on Criminal Justice & Corrections at El Centro College
El Paso Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for criminal justice and corrections students. It came in at #13 on the list. El Paso Community College is a very large public school located in the large city of El Paso.
On average, criminal justice graduates from El Paso Community College take out $5,500 in student loans while working on their degree.
University of North Texas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for criminal justice and corrections students. It came in at #14 on the list. UNT is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Denton.
Criminal Justice majors at UNT take out an average of $20,750 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 $215.
Read full report on Criminal Justice & Corrections at University of North Texas
University of Houston - Downtown landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular criminal justice and corrections programs. Located in the large city of Houston, UH Downtown is a public college with a large student population.
On average, criminal justice graduates from UH Downtown take out $29,750 in student loans while working on their degree.
Read full report on Criminal Justice & Corrections at University of Houston - Downtown
The University of Texas at El Paso did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for criminal justice and corrections students. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the large city of El Paso, UTEP is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Criminal Justice majors at UTEP take out an average of $18,656 in student loans while working on their egree.
With a ranking of #17, Texas A&M International University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for criminal justice and corrections students. Located in the city of Laredo, Texas A&M International University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at Texas A&M International University take out is $14,803.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Texas A&M International University Report
Tarleton State University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the town of Stephenville, Tarleton is a public college with a fairly large student population.
On average, criminal justice graduates from Tarleton take out $24,250 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $152, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Tarleton State University Report
The University of Texas at Arlington landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular criminal justice and corrections programs. Located in the city of Arlington, UT Arlington is a public college with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at UT Arlington take out is $20,292.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at The University of Texas at Arlington Report
Lamar University ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the midsize city of Beaumont, Lamar University is a public college with a large student population.
While working on their degree, criminal justice majors at Lamar University accumulate an average of around $25,940 in student debt.
Full Criminal Justice & Corrections at Lamar University Report
University of Arizona ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southwest Region list. University of Arizona is a very large public school located in the large city of Tucson.
Read full report on Criminal Justice & Corrections at University of Arizona
Lone Star College System landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular criminal justice and corrections programs. Located in the medium-sized city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public school with a fairly large student population.
On average, criminal justice graduates from North Harris Montgomery take out $13,176 in student loans while working on their degree.
With a ranking of #24, Odessa College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for criminal justice and corrections students. Located in the midsize city of Odessa, Odessa College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Read full report on Criminal Justice & Corrections at Odessa College
New Mexico State University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for criminal justice and corrections students. It came in at #25 on the list. NMSU Main Campus is a fairly large public school located in the midsize suburb of Las Cruces.
The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at NMSU Main Campus take out is $14,439.
Rest of the Top Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Southwest Region
Additional Noteworthy Schools
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 Schools in the Southwest Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Blinn College | Brenham, TX |
| 33 | Texas A&M University - Commerce | Commerce, TX |
| 34 | Tulsa Technology Center | Tulsa, OK |
| 35 | Southwest Texas Junior College | Uvalde, TX |
| 35 | Northeastern State University | Tahlequah, OK |
| 37 | Central Texas College | Killeen, TX |
| 38 | Tarrant County College District | Fort Worth, TX |
| 39 | University of North Texas at Dallas | Dallas, TX |
| 39 | Wayland Baptist University | Plainview, TX |
| 41 | San Antonio College | San Antonio, TX |
Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Colleges by State
Explore the best criminal justice and corrections schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 7,644 |
| Arizona | 3,363 |
| Oklahoma | 655 |
| New Mexico | 571 |
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 Related Majors
| 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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