2025 Best Criminal Justice Studies Schools in North Carolina
27
Colleges in North Carolina
3,262
Criminal Justice Studies Degrees Awarded
Ranked #16 in popularity,
criminal justice studies is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.
For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 27 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the best for criminal justice studies students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 3,262 degrees in criminal justice studies to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Criminal Justice Studies School
The criminal justice studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Criminal Justice Studies rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for criminal justice studies schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Criminal Justice Studies Rankings by Degree Level
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 Schools in North Carolina list, to help you choose the best school for you.
You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
Best Schools for Criminal Justice Studies in North Carolina
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the criminal justice studies degree levels they offer.
10 Top North Carolina Schools in Criminal Justice Studies
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NC
260
Criminal Justice Studies Degrees Awarded
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in criminal justice studies. UNC Charlotte is a fairly large public university located in the city of Charlotte. A Best Colleges rank of #367 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UNC Charlotte is a great university overall.
There were about 260 criminal justice studies students who graduated with this degree at UNC Charlotte in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in criminal justice studies from University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In NC
210
Criminal Justice Studies Degrees Awarded
East Carolina University is a good decision for students interested in a degree in criminal justice studies. Located in the city of Greenville, ECU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #275 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means ECU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 210 criminal justice studies students who graduated with this degree at ECU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in criminal justice studies from East Carolina University
Bachelors
Degree Type
BS in Criminal Justice - Criminology & Crime Analysis
Program Name
Track and understand criminal behavior by earning a BS in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Criminology & Crime Analysis.
More information about a degree in BS in Criminal Justice - Criminology & Crime Analysis from Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In NC
145
Criminal Justice Studies Degrees Awarded
Appalachian State University is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in criminal justice studies. Appalachian State is a fairly large public university located in the town of Boone. A Best Colleges rank of #401 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Appalachian State is a great university overall.
There were about 145 criminal justice studies students who graduated with this degree at Appalachian State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in criminal justice studies from Appalachian State University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In NC
149
Criminal Justice Studies Degrees Awarded
Western Carolina University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in criminal justice studies. Located in the town of Cullowhee, WCU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1125 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means WCU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 149 criminal justice studies students who graduated with this degree at WCU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in criminal justice studies from Western Carolina University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In NC
150
Criminal Justice Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the distant town of Pembroke, UNC Pembroke is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 48th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.
There were about 150 criminal justice studies students who graduated with this degree at UNC Pembroke in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in criminal justice studies from University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
19th
Most Popular In NC
60
Criminal Justice Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #572 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Central Piedmont Community College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 60 criminal justice studies students who graduated with this degree at Central Piedmont Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in criminal justice studies from Central Piedmont Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
24th
Most Popular In NC
38
Criminal Justice Studies Degrees Awarded
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Salisbury. This college ranks 50th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.
There were roughly 38 criminal justice studies students who graduated with this degree at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in criminal justice studies from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
21st
Most Popular In NC
98
Criminal Justice Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the medium-sized suburb of Dallas, Gaston College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #491 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Gaston College is a great college overall.
There were about 98 criminal justice studies students who graduated with this degree at Gaston College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in criminal justice studies from Gaston College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
13th
Most Popular In NC
100
Criminal Justice Studies Degrees Awarded
Wake Technical Community College is a very large public college located in the suburb of Raleigh. A Best Colleges rank of #461 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Wake Technical Community College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 100 criminal justice studies students who graduated with this degree at Wake Technical Community College in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
78th
Most Popular In NC
Located in the rural area of Polkton, South Piedmont Community College is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1117 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means South Piedmont Community College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 9 criminal justice studies students who graduated with this degree at South Piedmont Community College in the most recent data year.
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