by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 37 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of criminal justice. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,438 associate degrees in criminal justice during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of criminal justice for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality criminal justice 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 full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for criminal justice 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 Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for criminal justice students seeking a an associate degree.
It's difficult to beat Delaware Technical Community College - Terry if you want to pursue an associate degree in criminal justice. Delaware Tech is a fairly large public college located in the city of Dover.More information about a associate in criminal justice from Delaware Technical Community College - Terry
Queensborough Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in criminal justice. QCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Bayside.More information about a associate in criminal justice from Queensborough Community College
It is hard to beat Raritan Valley Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in criminal justice. Located in the rural area of Branchburg, RVCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice from Raritan Valley Community College
Kingsborough Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in criminal justice. KCC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Brooklyn.More information about a associate in criminal justice from Kingsborough Community College
Located in the city of Buffalo, Erie Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice from Erie Community College
Located in the city of Long Island City, LaGuardia is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice from LaGuardia Community College
Located in the city of Bronx, Hostos is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice from Hostos Community College
Monroe Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Rochester.More information about a associate in criminal justice from Monroe Community College
HACC is a large public college located in the small city of Harrisburg.More information about a associate in criminal justice from Harrisburg Area Community College
Located in the city of Bronx, BCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice from Bronx Community College
Explore the best criminal justice colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 429 | 1,988 |
| Pennsylvania | 379 | 190 |
| New Jersey | 249 | 233 |
| Maryland | 221 | 16 |
| Delaware | 96 | 11 |
Criminal Justice is one of 21 different types of Criminal Justice & Corrections programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 2,387 |
| Criminal Justice Studies | 700 |
| Other Corrections & Criminal Justice | 189 |
| Corrections | 27 |
| Security & Loss Prevention Services | 4 |
| Corrections Administration | 4 |
| Law Enforcement Investigation & Interviewing | 2 |
| Juvenile Corrections | 1 |