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2025 Best Criminal Justice & Police Science Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

33 Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
1,659 Associate Degrees
If you pursue a associate degree in criminal justice & police science, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #14 most popular program in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 33 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for criminal justice & police science students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,659 associate degrees in criminal justice & police science to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Criminal Justice & Police Science School for Your Associate Degree

Best Criminal Justice & Police Science Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region The police science associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for criminal justice & police science students working on their associate degree.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Criminal Justice & Police Science Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Criminal Justice & Police Science in the Middle Atlantic Region

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in criminal justice & police science.

10 Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools for an Associate in Police Science

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Monroe College
Bronx, NY
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
109 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Monroe College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in criminal justice & police science. Located in the city of Bronx, Monroe College is a private for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice & police science from Monroe College

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
49 Annual Graduates

Community College of Baltimore County is a wonderful option for individuals interested in an associate degree in criminal justice & police science. CCBC is a large public college located in the suburb of Baltimore.More information about a associate in criminal justice & police science from Community College of Baltimore County

3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
18 Annual Graduates

Erie Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in criminal justice & police science. Located in the city of Buffalo, Erie Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice & police science from Erie Community College

4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
7 Annual Graduates

Monroe Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in criminal justice & police science. Monroe Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Rochester.More information about a associate in criminal justice & police science from Monroe Community College

5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
75 Annual Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Edison, Middlesex County College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice & police science from Middlesex County College

6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
50 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Newark, Essex is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice & police science from Essex County College

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Lackawanna College
Scranton, PA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
40 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Scranton, Lackawanna College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice & police science from Lackawanna College

8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
35 Annual Graduates

Berkeley College - Woodland Park is a small private for-profit college located in the large suburb of Woodland Park.More information about a associate in criminal justice & police science from Berkeley College - Woodland Park

9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
57 Annual Graduates

Delaware Tech is a fairly large public college located in the city of Dover.More information about a associate in criminal justice & police science from Delaware Technical Community College - Terry

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
20 Annual Graduates

Located in the suburb of Blue Bell, Montco is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice & police science from Montgomery County Community College

Best Criminal Justice & Police Science Colleges by State

Explore the best criminal justice & police science schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New York 429 1,116
Pennsylvania 379 149
New Jersey 249 877
Maryland 221 166
Delaware 96 79
District of Columbia 46 0

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One of 21 majors within the Criminal Justice & Corrections area of study, Criminal Justice & Police Science has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Police Science

Related Major Annual Graduates
Criminal Justice 1,454
Criminal Justice Studies 457
Other Corrections & Criminal Justice 155
Criminal Justice and Corrections, General 135
Corrections 15
Securities Services Administration/Management 4
Corrections Administration 3
Security & Loss Prevention Services 1
Law Enforcement Investigation & Interviewing 1

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