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Best Colleges for Masters Degree
in Criminal Justice and Corrections

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

748 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Masters Degree

Showing 529–552 of 748 colleges

Emporia State University
Emporia, Kansas
🏛 Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 97.7%
Annual cost
$20,527/yr
Grad earnings
$47,601
SAT avg
1,090
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $30
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Guilford College
Greensboro, North Carolina
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 83.8%
Annual cost
$55,495/yr
Grad earnings
$47,590
SAT avg
1,120
ACT mid
20
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Guilford College
Greensboro, North Carolina
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 83.8%
Annual cost
$55,495/yr
Grad earnings
$47,590
SAT avg
1,120
ACT mid
20
Apply by Dec 1
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Guilford College
Greensboro, North Carolina
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 83.8%
Annual cost
$55,495/yr
Grad earnings
$47,590
SAT avg
1,120
ACT mid
20
Apply by Nov 10
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Mississippi College
Clinton, Mississippi
🏢 Private Competitive ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 48.9%
Annual cost
$39,167/yr
Grad earnings
$47,485
SAT avg
1,120
ACT mid
24
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Bethel University
McKenzie, Tennessee
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 97.2%
Annual cost
$32,270/yr
Grad earnings
$47,482
SAT avg
1,035
ACT mid
18
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Mercyhurst University
Erie, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 83.2%
Annual cost
$57,948/yr
Grad earnings
$47,452
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Southeastern University
Lakeland, Florida
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 74.3%
Annual cost
$43,803/yr
Grad earnings
$46,744
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
22
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $40
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Masters Degree in Criminal Justice and Corrections in USA?
748 colleges and universities currently offer Masters Degree programs in Criminal Justice and Corrections in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Criminal Justice and Corrections in USA?
Emporia State University leads with median graduate earnings of $47,601 ten years after enrollment for Masters Degree graduates.
Which Criminal Justice and Corrections colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Emporia State University, Guilford College, Mississippi College, Bethel 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 Masters Degree in Criminal Justice and Corrections

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