College Portal

Bachelor Degree   Illinois

Best Colleges for Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice and Corrections

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

52 Colleges
📍 Illinois
🎓 Bachelor Degree

Showing 1–24 of 52 colleges in Illinois

Lewis University
Romeoville, Illinois
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 72.7%
Annual cost
$45,843/yr
Grad earnings
$66,099
SAT avg
1,117
ACT mid
23
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
View college details
Benedictine University
Lisle, Illinois
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 77.2%
Annual cost
$46,548/yr
Grad earnings
$63,446
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
24
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
View college details
North Park University
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 72.8%
Annual cost
$42,040/yr
Grad earnings
$59,572
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
23
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
View college details
Aurora University
Aurora, Illinois
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 85.1%
Annual cost
$39,232/yr
Grad earnings
$58,709
SAT avg
1,072
ACT mid
22
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
View college details

Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice and Corrections in Illinois?
52 colleges and universities currently offer Bachelor Degree programs in Criminal Justice and Corrections in Illinois, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Criminal Justice and Corrections in Illinois?
Loyola University Chicago leads with median graduate earnings of $71,530 ten years after enrollment for Bachelor Degree graduates.
Which Criminal Justice and Corrections colleges in Illinois have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Lewis University, University of St Francis, Benedictine University, Illinois 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 Bachelor 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 Illinois

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

Explore Other Options

Acceptance Rate of all Illinois College

Average SAT Score of Illinois Colleges

Average ACT Score

Highest Acceptance Rate Colleges in Illinois

Admissions deadlines of Colleges in Illinois

Test Optional Colleges in Illinois

SAT Score Wise Best Colleges

ACT Score Wise Best Colleges

Rolling Admissions Colleges in Illinois