10 Top Online Graduate Criminal Justice Programs

Expand Your Horizons With an Online Criminal Justice Degree

If you’re interested in the criminal justice field, you’re not alone. Criminal justice is one of the most popular degrees among online graduate students, according to a 2014 study.

For the first time, U.S. News has ranked the top online graduate criminal justice programs. Following are the 10 most highly ranked programs.

10. Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Academic year founded: 2009-2010

Total enrollment: 20

Admissions selectivity (out of 100): 63

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9. University of Colorado–Denver

Academic year founded: 2009-2010

Total enrollment: N/A


Admissions selectivity (out of 100):
16

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8. Columbia College (MO)

Academic year founded: 2007-2008

Total enrollment: 246

Admissions selectivity (out of 100): 76

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7. Florida State University

Academic year founded: 1999-2000

Total enrollment: 92

Admissions selectivity (out of 100): 13

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6. Tiffin University (OH)

Academic year founded: 2000-2001

Total enrollment: 321

Admissions selectivity (out of 100): 100

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5. Sam Houston State University (TX)

Academic year founded: 2010-2011

Total enrollment: 211

Admissions selectivity (out of 100): 50

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2. (tie) Arizona State University

Academic year founded: 2009-2010

Total enrollment: 504

Admissions selectivity (out of 100): 75

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2. (tie) Boston University

Academic year founded: 2002-2003

Total enrollment: 546

Admissions selectivity (out of 100): 83

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2 (tie). Pace University (NY)

Academic year founded: 2010-2011

Total enrollment: 20

Admissions selectivity (out of 100): 65

Learn more about Pace University.

1. University of California–Irvine

Academic year founded: 2002-2003

Total enrollment: 121

Admissions selectivity (out of 100): 90

Learn more about University of California–Irvine.

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