by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 12 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Criminal Justice Studies Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 600 associate degrees in criminal justice studies during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality 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.
The criminal justice studies 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 Studies Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for criminal justice studies students seeking a an associate degree.
It's hard to beat Central Piedmont Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in criminal justice studies. Central Piedmont Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Charlotte.More information about a associate in criminal justice studies from Central Piedmont Community College
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in criminal justice studies. Located in the large suburb of Salisbury, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice studies from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Gaston College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in criminal justice studies. Gaston College is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Dallas.More information about a associate in criminal justice studies from Gaston College
Wake Technical Community College is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in an associate degree in criminal justice studies. Located in the suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice studies from Wake Technical Community College
South Piedmont Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Polkton.More information about a associate in criminal justice studies from South Piedmont Community College
Guilford Technical Community College is a large public college located in the suburb of Jamestown.More information about a associate in criminal justice studies from Guilford Technical Community College
Wilkes Community College is a small public college located in the town of Wilkesboro.More information about a associate in criminal justice studies from Wilkes Community College
Pitt Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the medium-sized suburb of Winterville.More information about a associate in criminal justice studies from Pitt Community College
Forsyth Tech is a medium-sized public college located in the large city of Winston-Salem.More information about a associate in criminal justice studies from Forsyth Technical Community College
Located in the rural area of Thomasville, DCCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice studies from Davidson County Community College
Explore all the Best Criminal Justice Studies Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 272 | 49 |
| Florida | 232 | 41 |
| Georgia | 217 | 482 |
| West Virginia | 180 | 180 |
| Tennessee | 170 | 119 |
| Arkansas | 161 | 95 |
| Virginia | 158 | 242 |
| Kentucky | 129 | 12 |
| Louisiana | 124 | 134 |
| Alabama | 109 | 6 |
| South Carolina | 105 | 247 |
One of 21 majors within the Criminal Justice & Corrections area of study, Criminal Justice Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.