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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 49–72 of 748 colleges

American University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.4%
Annual cost
$71,549/yr
Grad earnings
$77,370
SAT avg
1,392
ACT mid
31
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 31 Fee $75
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Merrimack College
North Andover, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 73.6%
Annual cost
$68,089/yr
Grad earnings
$75,584
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Feb 15
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Merrimack College
North Andover, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 73.6%
Annual cost
$68,089/yr
Grad earnings
$75,584
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15
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Merrimack College
North Andover, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 73.6%
Annual cost
$68,089/yr
Grad earnings
$75,584
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Jan 15
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Merrimack College
North Andover, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 73.6%
Annual cost
$68,089/yr
Grad earnings
$75,584
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Feb 15 Decision Apr 1
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Seattle University
Seattle, Washington
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 76.1%
Annual cost
$68,633/yr
Grad earnings
$75,272
SAT avg
1,266
ACT mid
28
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Jan 15
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Seattle University
Seattle, Washington
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 76.1%
Annual cost
$68,633/yr
Grad earnings
$75,272
SAT avg
1,266
ACT mid
28
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Mar 15
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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 78.9%
Annual cost
$63,042/yr
Grad earnings
$74,742
SAT avg
1,257
ACT mid
27
Apply by Dec 1 Decision Dec 20
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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?
American University leads with median graduate earnings of $77,370 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 Colorado State University Global. 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

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

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