2025 Best Criminal Justice Studies Schools in the New England Region
29
Colleges in the New England Region
2,199
Criminal Justice Studies Degrees Awarded
Criminal Justice Studies is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #16 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
College Factual reviewed 29 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of criminal justice studies. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,199 degrees in criminal justice studies annually.
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Choosing a Great Criminal Justice Studies School
The criminal justice studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Criminal Justice Studies rankings. For our Best Overall Criminal Justice Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Criminal Justice Studies Rankings by Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Criminal Justice Studies Schools in the New England Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Best Schools for Criminal Justice Studies in the New England Region
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the criminal justice studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top New England Region Schools in Criminal Justice Studies
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In MA
90
Criminal Justice Studies Degrees Awarded
It's difficult to beat Northeastern University if you want to pursue a degree in criminal justice studies. Located in the large city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Northeastern is a great university overall.
There were roughly 90 criminal justice studies students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in criminal justice studies from Northeastern University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MA
176
Criminal Justice Studies Degrees Awarded
Westfield State University is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in criminal justice studies. Westfield is a small public university located in the suburb of Westfield. A Best Colleges rank of #505 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Westfield is a great university overall.
There were approximately 176 criminal justice studies students who graduated with this degree at Westfield in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in criminal justice studies from Westfield State University
Bachelors
Degree Type
BS in Criminal Justice - Criminology & Crime Analysis
Program Name
Track and understand criminal behavior by earning a BS in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Criminology & Crime Analysis.
More information about a degree in BS in Criminal Justice - Criminology & Crime Analysis from Southern New Hampshire University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MA
171
Criminal Justice Studies Degrees Awarded
Bridgewater State University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in criminal justice studies. Located in the suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State is a public university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #452 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Bridgewater State is a great university overall.
There were approximately 171 criminal justice studies students who graduated with this degree at Bridgewater State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in criminal justice studies from Bridgewater State University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
14th
Most Popular In MA
Endicott College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in criminal justice studies. Located in the large suburb of Beverly, Endicott is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #398 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Endicott is a great college overall.
There were about 29 criminal justice studies students who graduated with this degree at Endicott in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in criminal justice studies from Endicott College
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In MA
145
Criminal Justice Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Boston, UMass Boston is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #455 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UMass Boston is a great university overall.
There were approximately 145 criminal justice studies students who graduated with this degree at UMass Boston in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in criminal justice studies from University of Massachusetts - Boston
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In MA
71
Criminal Justice Studies Degrees Awarded
Curry is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Milton. This college ranks 37th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were approximately 71 criminal justice studies students who graduated with this degree at Curry in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in criminal justice studies from Curry College
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In MA
57
Criminal Justice Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the midsize suburb of Fitchburg, Fitchburg State is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #496 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Fitchburg State is a great university overall.
There were roughly 57 criminal justice studies students who graduated with this degree at Fitchburg State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in criminal justice studies from Fitchburg State University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In CT
43
Criminal Justice Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #321 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Sacred Heart is a great university overall.
There were roughly 43 criminal justice studies students who graduated with this degree at Sacred Heart in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in criminal justice studies from Sacred Heart University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In VT
Located in the small city of Burlington, Champlain is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #278 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Champlain is a great college overall.
There were approximately 10 criminal justice studies students who graduated with this degree at Champlain in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in criminal justice studies from Champlain College
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NH
70
Criminal Justice Studies Degrees Awarded
Plymouth State is a small public university located in the remote town of Plymouth. This university ranks 9th out of 17 schools for overall quality in the state of New Hampshire.
There were about 70 criminal justice studies students who graduated with this degree at Plymouth State in the most recent data year.
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