2024 Best Value Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Criminal Justice & Corrections in Nebraska
7Colleges
33,026Bachelor's Degrees
$19,323Avg Cost*
Finding the Best Value Criminal Justice & Corrections School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, criminal justice & corrections was ranked 8th in Nebraska. In fact, 33,026 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022. This means that colleges and universities in the state were responsible for awarding 0.6% of all the criminal justice bachelor's degrees in the country.
This year's Best Value Bachelor's Degree Colleges for Criminal Justice & Corrections in Nebraska ranking looked at 7 colleges that offer a bachelor's in criminal justice. To us, 'best value' doesn't just mean the school with the lowest overall costs. We are more focused on criminal justice schools that offer a high quality education at a price lower that other schools of similar academic excellence.
To determine the average cost, we look at total expenses - such as tuition, fees, room and board, books, and other related expenses - and then subtract the average financial award a student receives. Knowing this amount can help you determine how much you may have to borrow in loans or take out of savings. Depending on your income and other factors, the cost for you to attend a particular school may be more or less.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Value Criminal Justice Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Featured Criminal Justice & Corrections Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Gain a solid foundation in the American justice system, criminal law and social science when you earn your associate degree in criminal justice online from Southern New Hampshire University.
Navigating today's complex criminal justice system takes a great communicator with real–world perspective. The goal of SNHU's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice is to get you there. You'll learn from professionals across all disciplines who bring their experience to the classroom.
Gain the management, leadership, data analysis and budgeting skills you need to advance in the criminal justice field with this online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Our rankings recognize University of Nebraska at Omaha as the #1 school in this year's rankings. Located in the large city of Omaha, UNOMAHA is a public college with a large student population. UNOMAHA also took the #1 spot in our Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Nebraska rankings.
The average amount of time it takes for a student to receive their degree at UNOMAHA is 4.7 years, and it costs about $23,625 per year to attend the school. Looking at these numbers together, we estimate that the average cost of a bachelor’s degree from UNOMAHA is about $110,093. If you can shave even one term off your degree, you can save a substantial amount of money.
Bellevue University landed the #2 spot in our 2024 rankings for best value criminal justice & corrections schools. Bellevue University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bellevue. Bellevue University also took the #2 spot in our Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Nebraska rankings.
It takes about 4.6 years for the average student at Bellevue University to complete their degree, and it costs about $17,110 per year to attend the school. Looking at these numbers together, we estimate that the average cost of a bachelor’s degree from Bellevue University is about $79,048. If you can shave even one term off your degree, you can save a substantial amount of money.
Chadron State College comes in at #3 in this year's ranking. Chadron State College is a small public school located in the town of Chadron. Chadron State College also made our Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Nebraska list, coming in at #3.
The average student at Chadron State College graduates in less than 4.5 years, and the yearly average cost to attend the school is $16,258. Thus, the average cost to get a bachelor’s degree from the Chadron State College is $72,348. When you graduate sooner, you can save a lot of money.
Wayne State College earned the #4 spot in our 2024 rankings. WSC is a small public school located in the town of Wayne. WSC did well in our quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Nebraska list.
It takes the average student at WSC about 4.4 years to graduate, and the yearly average cost to attend the school is $18,041. Looking at these numbers together, we estimate that the average cost of a bachelor’s degree from WSC is about $78,839. If you can shave even one term off your degree, you can save a substantial amount of money.
University of Nebraska at Kearney earned the #5 spot in our 2024 rankings. UNK is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Kearney. UNK not only placed well in our value rankings. It is also #4 on our Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Nebraska list.
It takes the average student at UNK about 4.6 years to graduate, and the yearly average cost to attend the school is $20,024. When we combine these numbers, we estimate that the cost to get a bachelor’s degree from UNK is $91,710. The sooner a student graduates, the more money they can save.
Peru State College comes in at #6 in this year's ranking. Located in the rural area of Peru, Peru State is a public college with a small student population. Peru State did well in our quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in Nebraska list.
The average student at Peru State graduates in less than 4.5 years, and on average, the annual cost to attend the school is $12,473. Looking at these numbers together, we estimate that the average cost of a bachelor’s degree from Peru State is about $56,378. When you graduate sooner, you can save a lot of money.
Our rankings recognize Midland University as the #7 school in this year's rankings. Located in the town of Fremont, Midland U is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
At Midland U, the average time it takes a student to graduate is 4.1 years, and on average, the annual cost to attend the school is $27,730. When we combine these numbers, we estimate that the cost to get a bachelor’s degree from Midland U is $113,693. The sooner a student graduates, the more money they can save.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
Out of the majors we analyze each year, criminal justice & corrections was ranked 8th in Nebraska. In fact, 33,026 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022. This means that colleges and universities in the state were responsible for awarding 0.6% of all the criminal justice bachelor's degrees in the country.
