by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 11 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of criminal justice studies. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 319 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. 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 schools for criminal justice studies students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Criminal Justice Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in criminal justice studies.
Century College is a great choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in criminal justice studies. Located in the large suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice studies from Century College
It's hard to beat Minnesota State Community and Technical College if you want to pursue an associate degree in criminal justice studies. M State is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Fergus Falls.More information about a associate in criminal justice studies from Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in criminal justice studies has to take a look at Des Moines Area Community College. Located in the large suburb of Ankeny, DMACC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice studies from Des Moines Area Community College
It's hard to beat North Hennepin Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in criminal justice studies. Located in the large suburb of Brooklyn Park, North Hennepin Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice studies from North Hennepin Community College
Normandale Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the small city of Bloomington.More information about a associate in criminal justice studies from Normandale Community College
Ridgewater College is a small public college located in the remote town of Willmar.More information about a associate in criminal justice studies from Ridgewater College
Hawkeye Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Waterloo.More information about a associate in criminal justice studies from Hawkeye Community College
Rochester Community and Technical College is a small public college located in the midsize city of Rochester.More information about a associate in criminal justice studies from Rochester Community and Technical College
IHCC is a small public college located in the suburb of Inver Grove Heights.More information about a associate in criminal justice studies from Inver Hills Community College
Located in the large city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice studies from Southeast Community College Area
Explore the best criminal justice studies schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 299 | 143 |
| Kansas | 275 | 14 |
| Missouri | 210 | 4 |
| Iowa | 200 | 61 |
| Nebraska | 163 | 95 |
| South Dakota | 148 | 10 |
| North Dakota | 144 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 597 |
| Criminal Justice | 63 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections, General | 48 |
| Corrections | 17 |
| Juvenile Corrections | 1 |