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2023 Most Focused Colleges for Criminal Justice & Police Science in the Southeast Region

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Schools Highly Focused on Police Science Major in the Southeast Region

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In 2021-2022, 20,976 people earned their degree in criminal justice & police science, making the major the 74th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 4,636 criminal justice & police science graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Police Science Major in the Southeast Region” ranking analyzed 63 colleges that offered a degree in criminal justice & police science. That schools that top this list have a program in criminal justice & police science in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.

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Schools Highly Focused on Police Science Major in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region police science students.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Criminal Justice & Police Science in the Southeast Region

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Warner University
Lake Wales, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Warner University. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on Police Science Major in the Southeast Region. Warner University is located in Lake Wales, Florida and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 20 ’s police science degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Criminal Justice & Police Science at Warner University

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Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, Alabama

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Columbia Southern University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Police Science Major in the Southeast Region list. Orange Beach, Alabama is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out ’s police science degrees to 273 students in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Criminal Justice & Police Science at Columbia Southern University

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South University, Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, Virginia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend South University, Virginia Beach. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Police Science Major in the Southeast Region list. South University, Virginia Beach is a private for-profit institution located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 100%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read more about Criminal Justice & Police Science at South University, Virginia Beach

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Midway University
Midway, Kentucky

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Midway University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Police Science Major in the Southeast Region list. Midway is located in Midway, Kentucky and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 11 ’s police science degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Criminal Justice & Police Science at Midway

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Trinity Baptist College
Jacksonville, Florida

Out of the 63 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Police Science Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Trinity Baptist College landed the #5 spot on the list. Trinity Baptist College is a small school located in Jacksonville, Florida that handed out 1 ’s police science degrees in 2021-2022.

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South University, Columbia
Columbia, South Carolina

South University, Columbia landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Police Science Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Columbia, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out ’s police science degrees to 1 students in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full South University, Columbia Criminal Justice & Police Science Report

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George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

George Mason University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Police Science Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #7. George Mason University is a large public school situated in Fairfax, Virginia. It awarded 329 ’s police science degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Criminal Justice & Police Science at George Mason University

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Wallace Community College, Dothan did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Police Science Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #8. This small school is located in Dothan, Alabama, and it awarded 15 ’s police science degrees in 2021-2022.

Full Wallace Community College, Dothan Criminal Justice & Police Science Report

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Louisiana State University - Eunice landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Police Science Major in the Southeast Region ranking. LSU Eunice is a small school located in Eunice, Louisiana that handed out 11 ’s police science degrees in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Criminal Justice & Police Science at LSU Eunice

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South University’s online programs did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Police Science Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #10. Located in Savannah, Georgia, this medium-sized private for-profit school awarded 28 diplomas to qualified ’s police science students in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full South University’s online programs Criminal Justice & Police Science Report

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BridgeValley Community & Technical College
South Charleston, West Virginia

BridgeValley Community & Technical College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Police Science Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #11. BridgeValley Community & Technical College is a public institution located in South Charleston, West Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 11 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Criminal Justice & Police Science at BridgeValley Community & Technical College

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With a ranking of #12, West Virginia Northern Community College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Police Science Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Wheeling, West Virginia, this small public school handed out 4 degrees to qualified ’s police science students in 2021-2022.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read full report on Criminal Justice & Police Science at West Virginia Northern Community College

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Walters State Community College
Morristown, Tennessee

Walters State Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Police Science Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #13. Walters State Community College is a public institution located in Morristown, Tennessee. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 153 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Read full report on Criminal Justice & Police Science at Walters State Community College

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South University, Montgomery
Montgomery, Alabama

South University, Montgomery came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Police Science Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Montgomery, Alabama, this small private for-profit school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified ’s police science students in 2021-2022.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full South University, Montgomery Criminal Justice & Police Science Report

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William Carey University
Hattiesburg, Mississippi

William Carey University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Police Science Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #15. William Carey University is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 20 ’s police science degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Criminal Justice & Police Science at William Carey University

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East Arkansas Community College
Forrest City, Arkansas

East Arkansas Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Police Science Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Forrest City, Arkansas, this small public school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified ’s police science students in 2021-2022.

Read full report on Criminal Justice & Police Science at East Arkansas Community College

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Pierpont Community and Technical College landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Police Science Major in the Southeast Region ranking. This small school is located in Fairmont, West Virginia, and it awarded 11 ’s police science degrees in 2021-2022.

Full Pierpont Community and Technical College Criminal Justice & Police Science Report

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National Park College
Hot Springs, Arkansas

National Park College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Police Science Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #18. National Park College is a public institution located in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 23 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full National Park College Criminal Justice & Police Science Report

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Delgado Community College
New Orleans, Louisiana

Delgado Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Police Science Major in the Southeast Region list. Delgado Community College is a fairly large public school situated in New Orleans, Louisiana. It awarded 38 ’s police science degrees in 2021-2022.

Read more about Criminal Justice & Police Science at Delgado Community College

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South University, Savannah came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Police Science Major in the Southeast Region ranking. South University, Savannah is located in Savannah, Georgia and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 4 ’s police science degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full South University, Savannah Criminal Justice & Police Science Report

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With a ranking of #21, Arkansas State University - Mountain Home did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Police Science Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Mountain Home, Arkansas, this small public school handed out 6 degrees to qualified ’s police science students in 2021-2022.

Read full report on Criminal Justice & Police Science at Arkansas State University - Mountain Home

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Fletcher Technical Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Police Science Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Fletcher Technical Community College is a small school located in Schriever, Louisiana that handed out 15 ’s police science degrees in 2021-2022.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Criminal Justice & Police Science at Fletcher Technical Community College

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South College
Knoxville, Tennessee

South College ranked #23 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Police Science Major in the Southeast Region list. South College is a private for-profit institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 20 ’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Criminal Justice & Police Science at South College

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Wallace State Community College, Hanceville landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Police Science Major in the Southeast Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Hanceville, Alabama, and it awarded 41 ’s police science degrees in 2021-2022.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Criminal Justice & Police Science at Wallace State Community College, Hanceville

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Rasmussen University - Florida ranked #25 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Police Science Major in the Southeast Region list. Rasmussen University - Florida is a medium-sized school located in Ocala, Florida that handed out 55 ’s police science degrees in 2021-2022.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Criminal Justice & Police Science at Rasmussen University - Florida

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