by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Criminal Justice & Police Science Schools in Florida ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,244 degrees in criminal justice & police science annually.
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The police science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Criminal Justice & Police Science Schools in Florida. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the police science degree levels they offer.
Any student who is interested in criminal justice & police science has to look into Florida State University. Florida State is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee.More information about a degree in criminal justice & police science from Florida State University
Any student who is interested in criminal justice & police science has to look into Rasmussen University - Florida. Located in the city of Ocala, Rasmussen University - Florida is a private for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a degree in criminal justice & police science from Rasmussen University - Florida
Explore all the Best Criminal Justice & Police Science Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 710 | 0 |
| Georgia | 690 | 45 |
| Virginia | 630 | 369 |
| Tennessee | 624 | 67 |
| South Carolina | 530 | 8 |
| Kentucky | 518 | 50 |
| Mississippi | 501 | 42 |
| Alabama | 500 | 515 |
| Louisiana | 489 | 103 |
| Arkansas | 466 | 52 |
| West Virginia | 410 | 29 |
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 | 3,580 |
| Criminal Justice | 1,198 |
| Corrections | 689 |
| Other Corrections & Criminal Justice | 152 |
| Security & Loss Prevention Services | 128 |
| Securities Services Administration/Management | 117 |
| Protective Services Operations | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.