by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 4 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of criminal justice. Combined, these schools handed out 225 associate degrees in criminal justice to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The criminal justice associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
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.
The criminal justice 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 Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in criminal justice.
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in criminal justice needs to look into Amarillo College. Located in the city of Amarillo, Amarillo College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice from Amarillo College
South Plains College is a great decision for students pursuing an associate degree in criminal justice. Located in the distant town of Levelland, South Plains College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice from South Plains College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in criminal justice has to take a look at Central New Mexico Community College. CNM is a fairly large public college located in the city of Albuquerque.More information about a associate in criminal justice from Central New Mexico Community College
Wayland Baptist University is a good option for students interested in an associate degree in criminal justice. Located in the remote town of Plainview, Wayland Baptist University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice from Wayland Baptist University
Explore the best criminal justice colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 420 | 181 |
| Arizona | 349 | 89 |
| New Mexico | 255 | 33 |
| Oklahoma | 222 | 42 |
One of 21 majors within the Criminal Justice & Corrections area of study, Criminal Justice has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Studies | 1,778 |
| Other Corrections & Criminal Justice | 525 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections, General | 498 |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 488 |
| Corrections | 69 |