by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Criminal Justice & Police Science Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 560 degrees in criminal justice & police science to qualified students.
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Criminal Justice & Police Science Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. 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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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.
Colorado Mesa University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in criminal justice & police science. Colorado Mesa is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Grand Junction.More information about a degree in criminal justice & police science from Colorado Mesa University
Any student pursuing a degree in criminal justice & police science has to check out Southern Utah University. Located in the town of Cedar City, Southern Utah University is a public university with a large student population.More information about a degree in criminal justice & police science from Southern Utah University
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Criminal Justice & Police Science is one of 21 different types of Criminal Justice & Corrections programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Studies | 1,660 |
| Criminal Justice | 1,246 |
| Securities Services Administration/Management | 28 |
| Other Corrections & Criminal Justice | 25 |
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