by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for criminal justice studies students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 376 associate degrees in criminal justice studies to qualified students.
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The criminal justice studies associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality criminal justice studies program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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.
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 colleges for criminal justice studies students working on their associate degree.
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 Studies Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in criminal justice studies.
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in criminal justice studies has to take a look at Bristol Community College. Located in the suburb of Fall River, Bristol is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice studies from Bristol Community College
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in criminal justice studies needs to take a look at New England Institute of Technology. New England Tech is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of East Greenwich.More information about a associate in criminal justice studies from New England Institute of Technology
Post University is a wonderful decision for students pursuing an associate degree in criminal justice studies. Post University is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the city of Waterbury.More information about a associate in criminal justice studies from Post University
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in criminal justice studies needs to check out North Shore Community College. North Shore Community College is a small public college located in the large suburb of Danvers.More information about a associate in criminal justice studies from North Shore Community College
Middlesex Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Bedford.More information about a associate in criminal justice studies from Middlesex Community College
Located in the rural area of Holyoke, Holyoke Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice studies from Holyoke Community College
Located in the city of South Portland, SMCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice studies from Southern Maine Community College
Central Maine Technical College is a small public college located in the city of Auburn.More information about a associate in criminal justice studies from Central Maine Community College
Explore the best criminal justice studies schools for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 257 | 228 |
| Connecticut | 156 | 136 |
| Rhode Island | 101 | 30 |
| Maine | 94 | 93 |
| Vermont | 69 | 12 |
One of 21 majors within the Criminal Justice & Corrections area of study, Criminal Justice Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Corrections & Criminal Justice | 453 |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 358 |
| Criminal Justice | 112 |
| Securities Services Administration/Management | 1 |