2025 Best Criminal Justice & Police Science Schools in Michigan
11
Colleges in Michigan
808
Police Science Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in
criminal justice & police science, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #74 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.
College Factual reviewed 11 schools in Michigan to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of criminal justice & police science. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 808 degrees in criminal justice & police science annually.
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Choosing a Great Criminal Justice & Police Science School
Your choice of criminal justice & police science school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Criminal Justice & Police Science School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Pick Your Criminal Justice & Police Science Degree Level
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 Schools in Michigan list, to help you choose the best school for you.
If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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Best Schools for Criminal Justice & Police Science in Michigan
The schools below may not offer all types of police science degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
10 Top Michigan Schools in Police Science
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
13th
Most Popular In MI
Siena Heights University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in criminal justice & police science. Siena Heights University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Adrian. This university ranks 23rd out of 56 schools for overall quality in the state of Michigan.
There were about 8 criminal justice & police science students who graduated with this degree at Siena Heights University in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MI
288
Police Science Degrees Awarded
It's difficult to beat Ferris State University if you wish to pursue a degree in criminal justice & police science. Located in the remote town of Big Rapids, Ferris is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #565 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Ferris is a great university overall.
There were roughly 288 criminal justice & police science students who graduated with this degree at Ferris in the most recent data year.
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Bachelors
Degree Type
BS in Criminal Justice - Police Administration & Operations
Program Name
Explore the demands, functions, goals and leadership opportunities in the modern police agency with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In MI
Macomb Community College is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in criminal justice & police science. Located in the medium-sized city of Warren, Macomb Community College is a public college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #499 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Macomb Community College is a great college overall.
There were about 10 criminal justice & police science students who graduated with this degree at Macomb Community College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in criminal justice & police science from Macomb Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In MI
57
Police Science Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat Lansing Community College if you wish to pursue a degree in criminal justice & police science. LCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the midsize city of Lansing. This college ranks 26th out of 56 schools for overall quality in the state of Michigan.
There were approximately 57 criminal justice & police science students who graduated with this degree at LCC in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In MI
95
Police Science Degrees Awarded
Grand Rapids Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Grand Rapids. A Best Colleges rank of #729 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Grand Rapids Community College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 95 criminal justice & police science students who graduated with this degree at Grand Rapids Community College in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
13th
Most Popular In MI
Oakland Community College is a large public college located in the large suburb of Auburn Hills. A Best Colleges rank of #965 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Oakland Community College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 21 criminal justice & police science students who graduated with this degree at Oakland Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in criminal justice & police science from Oakland Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In MI
Delta College is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of University Center. A Best Colleges rank of #781 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Delta College is a great college overall.
There were about 23 criminal justice & police science students who graduated with this degree at Delta College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in criminal justice & police science from Delta College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MI
44
Police Science Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Livonia, Schoolcraft College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 41st out of 56 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.
There were roughly 44 criminal justice & police science students who graduated with this degree at Schoolcraft College in the most recent year we have data available.
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Located in the small city of Flint, MCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 31st out of 56 schools for overall quality in the state of Michigan.
There were roughly 26 criminal justice & police science students who graduated with this degree at MCC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in criminal justice & police science from Mott Community College
Located in the midsize suburb of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 34th out of 56 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.
There were about 21 criminal justice & police science students who graduated with this degree at Kalamazoo Valley Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
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