Find The Top Graduate Criminal Justice Programs Online
A master’s degree in criminal justice can be earned online for students who desire to specialize in criminal conduct and broaden their understanding of the criminal justice system. Graduates with master’s degrees may work in research or policy analysis, or assume leadership positions within the legal system.
Best Online Criminal Justice Programs
U.S. News evaluated several factors to rank the best online criminal justice degree programs, including faculty credentials, graduation rates and reputation.
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University of California–Irvine
Irvine, CA
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Sam Houston State University (tie)
Huntsville, TX
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University of Massachusetts–Lowell (tie)
Lowell, MA
Rankings of Online Criminal Justice Program Concentrations
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- Corrections
- Crime prevention
- Crime scene investigation
- Criminal justice administration
- Criminal justice (general)
- Criminological theory
- Criminology (general)
- Deviance
- Forensic sciences
- Homeland security
- Juvenile delinquency
- Juvenile justice
- Law enforcement
- Legal studies
- Paralegal/ legal assistant
- Policing
- Public safety management
- Social justice
- Victimology
Online Graduate Criminal Justice Degree Overviews
- Criminal Justice (Doctorate)
- Criminal Justice Master’s Degree
- Criminology
- Forensic Psychology
- Forensic Science
- Forensics
- Homeland Security
- Law Enforcement Administration
Overviews of online undergraduate criminal justice degrees
- Corrections
- Court Reporting (Associate)
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice (Associate)
- Emergency Management
- Forensic Psychology
- Forensic Science
- Homeland Security
- Homeland Security (Associate)
- Law Enforcement Administration
- Legal Studies
- Paralegal Studies
- Paralegal Studies (Associate)
- Public Safety Administration