by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Alabama to review for the 2025 Best Criminal Justice & Police Science Schools in Alabama ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
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 & Police Science Schools in Alabama list, to help you choose the best school for you. 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 police science degree levels they offer.
Columbia Southern University is a good option for students pursuing a degree in criminal justice & police science. Columbia Southern University is a large private for-profit university located in the town of Orange Beach.More information about a degree in criminal justice & police science from Columbia Southern University
Explore all the Best Criminal Justice & Police Science Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 715 | 130 |
| North Carolina | 710 | 0 |
| Georgia | 690 | 45 |
| Virginia | 630 | 369 |
| Tennessee | 624 | 67 |
| South Carolina | 530 | 8 |
| Kentucky | 518 | 50 |
| Mississippi | 501 | 42 |
| Louisiana | 489 | 103 |
| Arkansas | 466 | 52 |
| West Virginia | 410 | 29 |
Criminal Justice & Police Science is one of 21 different types of Criminal Justice & Corrections programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice | 487 |
| Criminal Justice Studies | 389 |
| Other Corrections & Criminal Justice | 102 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.