Criminal Justice

University of Maryland, College Park

  • Located in College Park, MD
  • Renowned for its Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, offering a comprehensive curriculum, renowned faculty, and research opportunities in various aspects of criminal justice, including law enforcement, corrections, and criminal behavior analysis.

John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY)

  • Located in New York, NY
  • Known for its specialized focus on criminal justice education and research, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in areas such as criminal justice administration, forensic psychology, and public policy.

University at Albany, SUNY

  • Located in Albany, NY
  • Offers a highly regarded criminal justice program within its School of Criminal Justice, known for its interdisciplinary approach, research excellence, and partnerships with criminal justice agencies and organizations.

Florida State University

  • Located in Tallahassee, FL
  • Known for its College of Criminology and Criminal Justice, which offers a comprehensive curriculum, hands-on learning experiences, and research opportunities in areas such as crime prevention, criminal law, and victimology.

Northeastern University

  • Located in Boston, MA
  • Offers a top-ranked criminal justice program within its College of Social Sciences and Humanities, known for its experiential learning opportunities, co-op programs, and partnerships with criminal justice agencies and organizations.

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State)

  • Located in University Park, PA
  • Known for its Department of Sociology and Criminology, which offers a comprehensive criminal justice program with a focus on empirical research, policy analysis, and community engagement.

Rutgers University

  • Located in New Brunswick, NJ
  • Offers a distinguished criminal justice program within its School of Criminal Justice, known for its research contributions, professional development opportunities, and partnerships with criminal justice agencies and organizations.

University of Cincinnati

  • Located in Cincinnati, OH
  • Known for its School of Criminal Justice, which offers a comprehensive criminal justice program with a focus on evidence-based practices, crime analysis, and community policing.

Sam Houston State University

  • Located in Huntsville, TX
  • Known for its College of Criminal Justice, offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in criminal justice administration, forensic science, and victim services, along with opportunities for hands-on learning and research.

Michigan State University

  • Located in East Lansing, MI
  • Offers a highly regarded criminal justice program within its School of Criminal Justice, known for its interdisciplinary approach, research excellence, and partnerships with criminal justice agencies and organizations.

Source: U.S. News & World Report – Best Criminology Programs