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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Criminal Justice

395 Colleges in the United States
12,546 Associate Degrees
If you pursue a associate degree in criminal justice, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #19 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 395 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Criminal Justice ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 12,546 associate degrees in criminal justice to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Criminal Justice School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Criminal Justice Your choice of school for getting your associate degree in criminal justice matters. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Criminal Justice ranking is to help you make that choice.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for criminal justice, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

More Ways to Rank Criminal Justice Schools

Bachelor's Degrees in Criminal Justice
Master's Degrees in Criminal Justice
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We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for criminal justice.


 

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in criminal justice. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for Criminal Justice Students Working on Their Associate

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368 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OH
#1 Best Quality In OH

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Eastern Gateway Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in criminal justice. Located in the small city of Steubenville, Eastern Gateway Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in criminal justice in Ohio.

There were approximately 368 criminal justice students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Gateway Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in criminal justice from Eastern Gateway Community College

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East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA
340 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
#7 Best Quality In CA

East Los Angeles College is a popular decision for individuals interested in an associate degree in criminal justice. Located in the large suburb of Monterey Park, East Los Angeles College is a public college with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #7 in quality for associate degrees in criminal justice in California. More information about a associate in criminal justice from East Los Angeles College

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LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY
286 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NY
#4 Best Quality In NY

LaGuardia Community College is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in criminal justice. Located in the city of Long Island City, LaGuardia is a public college with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for associate degrees in criminal justice in New York.

There were roughly 286 criminal justice students who graduated with this degree at LaGuardia in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in criminal justice from LaGuardia Community College

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244 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NY
#3 Best Quality In NY

Queensborough Community College is a popular choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in criminal justice. QCC is a large public college located in the large city of Bayside. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for associate degrees in criminal justice in New York.

There were roughly 244 criminal justice individuals who graduated with this degree at QCC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in criminal justice from Queensborough Community College

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212 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the rural area of Imperial, IVC is a public college with a medium-sized student population. More information about a associate in criminal justice from Imperial Valley College

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Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
209 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Bakersfield College is a very large public college located in the large city of Bakersfield. More information about a associate in criminal justice from Bakersfield College

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207 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In NY
#5 Best Quality In NY

KCC is a large public college located in the large city of Brooklyn. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for associate degrees in criminal justice in New York.

There were approximately 207 criminal justice students who graduated with this degree at KCC in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in criminal justice from Kingsborough Community College

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202 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In NY
#6 Best Quality In NY

Located in the city of Bronx, BCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for associate degrees in criminal justice in New York.

There were approximately 202 criminal justice students who graduated with this degree at BCC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in criminal justice from Bronx Community College

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Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY
183 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In NY
#2 Best Quality In NY

Located in the large suburb of Garden City, Nassau Community College is a public college with a large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for associate degrees in criminal justice in New York.

There were about 183 criminal justice individuals who graduated with this degree at Nassau Community College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in criminal justice from Nassau Community College

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Sierra College
Rocklin, CA
172 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large suburb of Rocklin, Sierra College is a public college with a fairly large student population. More information about a associate in criminal justice from Sierra College

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170 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In CA
#14 Best Quality In CA

Located in the suburb of Lancaster, Antelope Valley College is a public college with a large student population. More information about a associate in criminal justice from Antelope Valley College

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168 Annual Associate Degrees
#6 Most Popular In CA
#24 Best Quality In CA

Fresno City College is a very large public college located in the city of Fresno. More information about a associate in criminal justice from Fresno City College

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Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA
168 Annual Associate Degrees
#6 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Chula Vista, SWC Chula Vista is a public college with a fairly large student population. More information about a associate in criminal justice from Southwestern College

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Citrus College
Glendora, CA
163 Annual Associate Degrees
#8 Most Popular In CA
#19 Best Quality In CA

Located in the suburb of Glendora, Citrus College is a public college with a fairly large student population. More information about a associate in criminal justice from Citrus College

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Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA
156 Annual Associate Degrees
#9 Most Popular In CA
#5 Best Quality In CA

Sacramento City is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Sacramento. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for associate degrees in criminal justice in California. More information about a associate in criminal justice from Sacramento City College

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Ventura College
Ventura, CA
146 Annual Associate Degrees
#10 Most Popular In CA
#15 Best Quality In CA

Ventura College is a fairly large public college located in the midsize city of Ventura. More information about a associate in criminal justice from Ventura College

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Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA
142 Annual Associate Degrees
#11 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Long Beach City College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Long Beach. More information about a associate in criminal justice from Long Beach City College

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Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA
139 Annual Associate Degrees
#12 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Grossmont College is a large public college located in the suburb of El Cajon. More information about a associate in criminal justice from Grossmont College

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139 Annual Associate Degrees
#12 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Pasadena City College is a very large public college located in the midsize city of Pasadena. More information about a associate in criminal justice from Pasadena City College

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Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA
127 Annual Associate Degrees
#14 Most Popular In CA
#12 Best Quality In CA

RHCCD is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Whittier. More information about a associate in criminal justice from Rio Hondo College

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123 Annual Associate Degrees
#6 Most Popular In NY
#9 Best Quality In NY

Hostos is a medium-sized public college located in the large city of Bronx. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #9 in quality for associate degrees in criminal justice in New York.

There were approximately 123 criminal justice individuals who graduated with this degree at Hostos in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in criminal justice from Hostos Community College

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123 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In FL
#2 Best Quality In FL

HCC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Tampa. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for associate degrees in criminal justice in Florida.

There were approximately 123 criminal justice individuals who graduated with this degree at HCC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in criminal justice from Hillsborough Community College

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El Camino College
Torrance, CA
111 Annual Associate Degrees
#15 Most Popular In CA
#8 Best Quality In CA

Located in the large suburb of Torrance, El Camino College is a public college with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #8 in quality for associate degrees in criminal justice in California. More information about a associate in criminal justice from El Camino College

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Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA
110 Annual Associate Degrees
#16 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Fullerton College is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Fullerton. More information about a associate in criminal justice from Fullerton College

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College of the Desert
Palm Desert, CA
107 Annual Associate Degrees
#17 Most Popular In CA
#21 Best Quality In CA

College of the Desert is a large public college located in the small city of Palm Desert. More information about a associate in criminal justice from College of the Desert

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College of the Desert
Palm Desert, CA
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Butte College
Oroville, CA
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Mt. San Jacinto College
San Jacinto, CA
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Georgia Military College
Milledgeville, GA
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Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA

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Merced College
Merced, CA
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Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA
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West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA
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Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA
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Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CA
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Hartnell College
Salinas, CA
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Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA

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Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Union County College
Cranford, NJ
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College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA
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Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA
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San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA
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Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA

Remaining Award Winners

This list shows the rest of the colleges awarded a Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Criminal Justice badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 395 different United States criminal justice schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
50 West Hills College-Lemoore Lemoore, CA
51 Victor Valley College Victorville, CA
51 Raritan Valley Community College Branchburg, NJ
53 Tidewater Community College Norfolk, VA
54 American River College Sacramento, CA
55 Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa, CA
56 Los Medanos College Pittsburg, CA
57 Reedley College Reedley, CA
57 Rockland Community College Suffern, NY
59 Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for Criminal Justice students that almost earned our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Criminal Justice award.

Rank College Location
60 De Anza College Cupertino, CA
60 Solano Community College Fairfield, CA
60 Santa Barbara City College Santa Barbara, CA
60 San Joaquin Delta College Stockton, CA
64 Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg, PA
65 Arizona Western College Yuma, AZ
66 Onondaga Community College Syracuse, NY
66 Valencia College Orlando, FL
68 National University College Bayamon, PR
69 Palomar College San Marcos, CA
69 West Valley College Saratoga, CA
71 Evergreen Valley College San Jose, CA
71 Amarillo College Amarillo, TX
71 Irvine Valley College Irvine, CA
71 College of San Mateo San Mateo, CA
75 Los Angeles Mission College Sylmar, CA
76 Utah Valley University Orem, UT
77 Columbia College Columbia, MO
77 Los Angeles Valley College Valley Glen, CA
79 Yuba College Marysville, CA
79 Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL

Criminal Justice by Region

View the Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Criminal Justice for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

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Criminal Justice is one of 13 different types of Criminal Justice & Corrections programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Criminal Justice Studies 7,689
Criminal Justice & Police Science 7,557
Other Corrections & Criminal Justice 1,129
Corrections 706
Criminal Justice and Corrections, General 336
Security & Loss Prevention Services 31
Securities Services Administration/Management 22
Juvenile Corrections 19
Law Enforcement Investigation & Interviewing 17
Corrections Administration 6

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