2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Criminal Justice for an Associate
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With all of the options veterans have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Veteran Friendly for Criminal Justice for an Associate” ranking is part of that endeavor.
Criminal Justice & Corrections is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 7th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 113,121 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2019-2020, criminal justice and corrections graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $35,465 and had an average of $25,425 in loans still to pay off.
At the associate degree level specifically, there were 29,944 criminal justice and corrections graduates with average earnings and debt of $35,806 and $19,336 respectively.
This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Criminal Justice for an Associate” ranking looked at 377 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in criminal justice and corrections. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great criminal justice and corrections programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.
Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the criminal justice and corrections program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran population. See our ranking methodology to learn more.
More Ways to Rank Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools
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 “Most Veteran Friendly for Criminal Justice for an Associate”.
To further help you make the college decision, we’ve developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don’t forget it.
Most Veteran Friendly for Criminal Justice for an Associate
The colleges and universities below are the best for associate degree vets studying criminal justice.
Top 25 Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Colleges for Veterans
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. The school came in at #1 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Criminal Justice for an Associate. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 68 associates’s criminal justice degrees to qualified students.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 75 of the 20,330 students enrolled at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale were GI Bill® students, of which 56 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $17,004. On top of their other funding sources, 21 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
Full Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale Veteran Student Life Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Liberty University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Criminal Justice for an Associate list. Liberty University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Lynchburg, Virginia. It awarded 72 associates’s criminal justice degrees in 2020-2021.
Liberty University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools” list.Among the 93,349 students enrolled at Liberty University, 13,282 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 8,897 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,888. In addition to receiving other benefits, 386 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Liberty University]](/colleges/liberty-university/student-life/veterans/)
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Park University. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Criminal Justice for an Associate. Parkville, Missouri is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associates’s criminal justice degrees to 34 students in 2020-2021.
Park University also claimed a top spot on our “Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools” list.Of the 10,165 students enrolled at Park University, 5 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 8 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,501. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Park University]](/colleges/park-university/student-life/veterans/)
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Columbia College. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Criminal Justice for an Associate. This medium-sized school is located in Columbia, Missouri, and it awarded 31 associates’s criminal justice degrees in 2020-2021.
Columbia College Missouri excels when it comes to criminal justice quality. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.Of the 8,347 students enrolled at Columbia College, 6 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $750. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Columbia College offers credit for military training for eligible students.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Columbia College Missouri]](/colleges/columbia-college-missouri/student-life/veterans/)
Out of the 377 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Criminal Justice for an Associate that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Leo University landed the #5 spot on the list. Saint Leo University is a medium-sized school located in Saint Leo, Florida that handed out 36 associates’s criminal justice degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, St. Leo University is also in the top of our “Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools” ranking. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our “Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, St. Leo University supports 9,832 students, and 8 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 5 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,916. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
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With a ranking of #6, Southern New Hampshire University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Criminal Justice for an Associate list. Southern New Hampshire University is a large school located in Manchester, New Hampshire that handed out 295 associates’s criminal justice degrees in 2020-2021.
SNHU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #23 on our “Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, SNHU supports 134,345 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 0 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
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With a ranking of #7, American Public University System did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Criminal Justice for an Associate list. This large school is located in Charles Town, West Virginia, and it awarded 108 associates’s criminal justice degrees in 2020-2021.
American Military University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 18,040 of the 50,047 students enrolled at American Military University were GI Bill® students, of which 15,422 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,793. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. American Military University offers credit for military training for eligible students.
With a freshman retention rate of 98%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Full American Public University System Veteran Student Life Report
Hillsborough Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Criminal Justice for an Associate ranking. Hillsborough Community College is a public institution located in Tampa, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 114 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at HCC, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, Hillsborough Community College supports 19,532 students, and 2 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 3 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $332. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
Full HCC Veteran Student Life Report
Berkeley College - Woodland Park came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Criminal Justice for an Associate ranking. Woodland Park, New Jersey is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associates’s criminal justice degrees to 90 students in 2020-2021.
Berkeley College - Woodland Park excels when it comes to criminal justice quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, Berkeley College - Woodland Park supports 2,625 students, and 3 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 2 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $20,000. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
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Northern Virginia Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Criminal Justice for an Associate list. Northern Virginia Community College is located in Annandale, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 205 associates’s criminal justice degrees to qualified students.
Northern Virginia Community College also made our “Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools” list, coming in at #11.Among the 52,873 students enrolled at Northern Virginia Community College, 3 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,267. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Northern Virginia Community College]](/colleges/northern-virginia-community-college/student-life/veterans/)
Eastern Kentucky University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Criminal Justice for an Associate ranking, coming in at #11. Richmond, Kentucky is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s criminal justice degrees to 10 students in 2020-2021.
Our most recent data shows that 869 of the 14,465 students enrolled at Eastern were GI Bill® students, of which 469 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,031. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Eastern Kentucky University]](/colleges/eastern-kentucky-university/student-life/veterans/)
Monroe College landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Criminal Justice for an Associate ranking. Monroe College is located in Bronx, New York and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 186 associates’s criminal justice degrees to qualified students.
Monroe College also claimed a top spot on our “Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.According to our most recent data, Monroe College supports 6,541 students, and 210 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 153 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,791. In addition to receiving other benefits, 3 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
Full Monroe College Veteran Student Life Report
Tidewater Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Criminal Justice for an Associate ranking. Located in Norfolk, Virginia, this fairly large public school awarded 78 diplomas to qualified associates’s criminal justice students in 2020-2021.
Our most recent data shows that 49 of the 16,769 students enrolled at Tidewater Community College were GI Bill® students, of which 45 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,391. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Tidewater Community College does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
Full Tidewater Community College Veteran Student Life Report
With a ranking of #14, Georgia Military College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Criminal Justice for an Associate list. Georgia Military College is a medium-sized public school situated in Milledgeville, Georgia. It awarded 107 associates’s criminal justice degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the 7,501 students enrolled at Georgia Military College, 88 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 53 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,244. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Georgia Military College offers credit for military training for eligible students.
Full Georgia Military College Veteran Student Life Report
Utah Valley University landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Criminal Justice for an Associate ranking. Located in Orem, Utah, this large public school handed out 76 diplomas to qualified associates’s criminal justice students in 2020-2021.
On top of its placing in this ranking, UVU also did well on our “Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Among the 40,936 students enrolled at UVU, 813 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 379 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,550. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Utah Valley University Veteran Student Life Report
Fayetteville Technical Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Criminal Justice for an Associate ranking. Located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, this medium-sized public school handed out 65 diplomas to qualified associates’s criminal justice students in 2020-2021.
Of the 10,932 students enrolled at FTCC, 2,618 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,269 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,321. To help with additional expenses, 24 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
[Read full report on veteran student life at FTCC]](/colleges/fayetteville-technical-community-college/student-life/veterans/)
Hilbert College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Criminal Justice for an Associate ranking. Hamburg, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associates’s criminal justice degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.
Among the 801 students enrolled at Hilbert College, 49 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 22 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $18,166. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Hilbert College]](/colleges/hilbert-college/student-life/veterans/)
University of Arkansas at Little Rock ranked #18 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Criminal Justice for an Associate list. University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a medium-sized school located in Little Rock, Arkansas that handed out 7 associates’s criminal justice degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the 8,899 students enrolled at University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 24 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 14 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,247. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
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Century College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Criminal Justice for an Associate ranking, coming in at #19. Century College is a public institution located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 81 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Century College, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 8,203 students enrolled at Century College, 197 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 135 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,525. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Century College]](/colleges/century-college/student-life/veterans/)
Northern Michigan University ranked #20 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Criminal Justice for an Associate list. Northern Michigan University is a medium-sized public school situated in Marquette, Michigan. It awarded 24 associates’s criminal justice degrees in 2020-2021.
Northern Michigan University excels when it comes to criminal justice quality. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.According to our most recent data, Northern Michigan University supports 7,368 students, and 337 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 136 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,630. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Northern Michigan University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
Full Northern Michigan University Veteran Student Life Report
Lake Superior State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Criminal Justice for an Associate ranking, coming in at #21. Lake Superior State University is a small school located in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan that handed out 28 associates’s criminal justice degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Lake Superior State University is also in the top of our “Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Among the 1,909 students enrolled at Lake Superior State University, 86 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 47 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,934. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Lake Superior State University]](/colleges/lake-superior-state-university/student-life/veterans/)
Southwestern Illinois College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Criminal Justice for an Associate ranking, coming in at #22. Southwestern Illinois College is a medium-sized public school situated in Belleville, Illinois. It awarded 17 associates’s criminal justice degrees in 2020-2021.
Our most recent data shows that 492 of the 6,906 students enrolled at SWIC were GI Bill® students, of which 271 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,194. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
Full Southwestern Illinois College Veteran Student Life Report
With a ranking of #23, Valencia College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Criminal Justice for an Associate list. Valencia College is a large public school situated in Orlando, Florida. It awarded 91 associates’s criminal justice degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our associate degree vets studying criminal justice list, Valencia College has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 45,949 students enrolled at Valencia College, 1,809 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 965 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,696. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Valencia College does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
Full Valencia College Veteran Student Life Report
York College of Pennsylvania ranked #24 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Criminal Justice for an Associate list. York, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associates’s criminal justice degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.
According to our most recent data, York College of Pennsylvania supports 4,039 students, and 135 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 91 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $14,343. In addition to receiving other benefits, 5 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. York College of Pennsylvania does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full York College of Pennsylvania Veteran Student Life Report
Ashland University landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Criminal Justice for an Associate ranking. Located in Ashland, Ohio, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 4 degrees to qualified associates’s criminal justice students in 2020-2021.
Our most recent data shows that 105 of the 4,447 students enrolled at Ashland were GI Bill® students, of which 88 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $14,554. On top of their other funding sources, 4 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full Ashland University Veteran Student Life Report
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