by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Arkansas to determine which ones were the best for criminal justice students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 455 degrees in criminal justice annually.
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Criminal Justice Schools in Arkansas ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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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 degree levels they offer.
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is a great option for students interested in a degree in criminal justice. UAFS is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Fort Smith.More information about a degree in criminal justice from University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
It's hard to beat Grantham University if you wish to pursue a degree in criminal justice. Grantham University is a small public university located in the city of LIttle Rock.More information about a degree in criminal justice from Grantham University
Explore all the Best Criminal Justice Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 715 | 981 |
| North Carolina | 710 | 335 |
| Georgia | 690 | 455 |
| Virginia | 630 | 722 |
| Tennessee | 624 | 811 |
| South Carolina | 530 | 572 |
| Kentucky | 518 | 639 |
| Mississippi | 501 | 214 |
| Alabama | 500 | 381 |
| Louisiana | 489 | 24 |
| West Virginia | 410 | 41 |
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 | 427 |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 249 |
| Other Corrections & Criminal Justice | 36 |
| Corrections | 2 |
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