College Portal

Associate Degree  ·  Arkansas

Best Colleges for Associate Degree
in Criminal Justice and Corrections

32 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

32 Colleges
📍 Arkansas
🎓 Associate Degree

Showing 1–24 of 32 colleges in Arkansas

Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, Arkansas
🏛 Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 96.3%
Annual cost
$21,536/yr
Grad earnings
$41,766
SAT avg
1,050
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
View college details
North Arkansas College
Harrison, Arkansas
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$16,367/yr
Grad earnings
$34,653
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
View college details
South Arkansas College
El Dorado, Arkansas
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,138/yr
Grad earnings
$34,521
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
View college details

Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Associate Degree in Criminal Justice and Corrections in Arkansas?
32 colleges and universities currently offer Associate Degree programs in Criminal Justice and Corrections in Arkansas, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Criminal Justice and Corrections in Arkansas?
University of Arkansas Grantham leads with median graduate earnings of $63,496 ten years after enrollment for Associate Degree graduates.
Which Criminal Justice and Corrections colleges in Arkansas have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including University of Arkansas Grantham, University of Central Arkansas, NorthWest Arkansas Community College, Arkansas State University. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Criminal Justice and Corrections programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

Careers after Associate Degree in Criminal Justice and Corrections

Managers, All Other Regulatory Affairs Managers Compliance Managers Loss Prevention Managers Forensic Science Technicians Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Correctional Officers and Jailers

Browse other degree levels in Arkansas

1 Certificate courses in Arkansas 2 Associate courses in Arkansas 3 Bachelor's courses in Arkansas 4 Post-Bacc courses in Arkansas 5 Post-Bacc II courses in Arkansas 6 Master's courses in Arkansas 7 Post-Master courses in Arkansas 8 Doctor's courses in Arkansas

Explore Other Options

Acceptance Rate of all Arkansas College

Average SAT Score of Arkansas Colleges

Average ACT Score

Highest Acceptance Rate Colleges in Arkansas

Admissions deadlines of Colleges in Arkansas

Test Optional Colleges in Arkansas

SAT Score Wise Best Colleges

ACT Score Wise Best Colleges

Rolling Admissions Colleges in Arkansas