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Best Colleges for Masters Degree
in Criminal Justice and Corrections

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

28 Colleges
📍 Illinois
🎓 Masters Degree

Showing 1–24 of 28 colleges in Illinois

University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Mar 15 Fee $75
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Feb 15 Fee $75
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 3 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 3 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
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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
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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
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McKendree University
Lebanon, Illinois
🏢 Private Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 63.9%
Annual cost
$47,121/yr
Grad earnings
$58,572
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Masters Degree in Criminal Justice and Corrections in Illinois?
28 colleges and universities currently offer Masters 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?
University of Chicago leads with median graduate earnings of $91,885 ten years after enrollment for Masters Degree graduates.
Which Criminal Justice and Corrections colleges in Illinois have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Lewis University, Illinois State University, Aurora University, McKendree 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

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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