2023 Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Undergraduate Certificate 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.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. This report analyzed 84 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate 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.
2023 Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for criminal justice majors pursuing a undergraduate certificate.
Top 15% Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Undergraduate Certificate Schools
Our analysis found San Bernardino Valley College to be the most popular school for criminal justice and corrections students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in the Far Western US Region . San Bernardino Valley College is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of San Bernardino.
About 17% of the students majoring in criminal justice at the school are women while 83% are male.
The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at San Bernardino Valley College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $19,593.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Butte College is a great place for criminal justice and corrections students working on their undergraduate certificate. Butte College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Oroville.
Of the 170 students majoring in criminal justice at Butte College, 82% are male and 18% are female.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, criminal justice graduates from Butte College carry an average student debt load of $14,655.
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Out of the 84 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, College of the Sequoias landed the # 3 spot on the list. College of the Sequoias is a large public school located in the midsize city of Visalia.
Of the 70 students majoring in criminal justice at College of the Sequoias, 80% are male and 20% are female.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Moreno Valley College is a great place for criminal justice and corrections students working on their undergraduate certificate. Moreno Valley College is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Moreno Valley.
Of the 57 students majoring in criminal justice at Moreno Valley College, 81% are male and 19% are female.
On average, criminal justice graduates from Moreno Valley College take out $22,608 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Ventura College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular criminal justice and corrections schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the city of Ventura, Ventura College is a public school with a large student population.
Of the 49 students majoring in criminal justice at Ventura College, 57% are male and 43% are female.
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Rio Hondo College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Whittier, RHCCD is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 47 students majoring in criminal justice at RHCCD, 68% are male and 32% are female.
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UEI College-Fresno came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. UEI College-Fresno is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Fresno.
About 57% of the students majoring in criminal justice at the school are women while 43% are male.
For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $86.
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United Education Institute-Ontario came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. United Education Institute-Ontario is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Ontario.
Of the 36 students majoring in criminal justice at United Education Institute-Ontario, 47% are male and 53% are female.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, criminal justice majors at United Education Institute-Ontario accumulate an average of around $9,011 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $84.
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United Education Institute-Anaheim did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for criminal justice and corrections students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. United Education Institute-Anaheim is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Anaheim.
Women make up 56% of the criminal justice majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at United Education Institute-Anaheim take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $9,011. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $84.
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United Education Institute-Chula Vista came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. United Education Institute-Chula Vista is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Chula Vista.
Of the 30 students majoring in criminal justice at United Education Institute-Chula Vista, 63% are male and 37% are female.
On average, criminal justice graduates from United Education Institute-Chula Vista take out $9,011 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $84.
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UEI College-Bakersfield did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for criminal justice and corrections students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the large city of Bakersfield, UEI College-Bakersfield is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 45% of the criminal justice majors at the school.
For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $86.
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United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Criminal Justice & Corrections Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large suburb of Huntington Park, United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 45% of the criminal justice majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that criminal justice majors at United Education Institute-Huntington Park Campus take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $9,011. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $84.
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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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | College of the Redwoods | Eureka, CA |
| 14 | United Education Institute-UEI College San Marcos | San Marcos, CA |
| 15 | UEI College-Gardena | Gardena, CA |
| 15 | United Education Institute-West Covina | West Covina, CA |
Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Colleges by State
Explore the best criminal justice and corrections schools for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 13,151 |
| Washington | 553 |
| Oregon | 477 |
| Nevada | 684 |
| Hawaii | 173 |
| Alaska | 73 |
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).
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