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2023 Most Well Attended Police Science Major

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Most Well Attended Police Science Major

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Well Attended Police Science Major” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2020-2021, 22,722 people earned their degree in criminal justice and police science, making the major the 74th most popular in the United States.

For this year’s “Most Well Attended Police Science Major” ranking, we looked at 546 colleges that offer a degree in criminal justice and police science. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in criminal justice and police science.

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Most Well Attended Police Science Major

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Police Science Major”.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Eastern Gateway Community College. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended Police Science Major. Located in Steubenville, Ohio, this large public school handed out 572 diplomas to qualified ’s police science students in 2020-2021.

Full Eastern Gateway Community College Criminal Justice & Police Science Report

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Out of the 546 schools in the Most Well Attended Police Science Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Borough of Manhattan Community College landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in New York, New York, this fairly large public school handed out 459 diplomas to qualified ’s police science students in 2020-2021.

Full Borough of Manhattan Community College Criminal Justice & Police Science Report

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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 #3 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Police Science Major list. Located in Orange Beach, Alabama, this fairly large private for-profit school awarded 419 degrees to qualified ’s police science students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Criminal Justice & Police Science at Columbia Southern University

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George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

Out of the 546 schools in the Most Well Attended Police Science Major that were part of this year’s ranking, George Mason University landed the #4 spot on the list. George Mason University is a public institution located in Fairfax, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 363 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.5% 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Criminal Justice & Police Science at GMU

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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, Michigan

Out of the 546 schools in the Most Well Attended Police Science Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Ferris State University landed the #5 spot on the list. Ferris State University is a public institution located in Big Rapids, Michigan. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 320 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Criminal Justice & Police Science at Ferris

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Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona

Grand Canyon University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Well Attended Police Science Major list. This large school is located in Phoenix, Arizona, and it awarded 293 ’s police science degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 5.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Grand Canyon University Criminal Justice & Police Science Report

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Rowan University
Glassboro, New Jersey

Rowan University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Well Attended Police Science Major list. Rowan is a public institution located in Glassboro, New Jersey. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 290 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.6% 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 Rowan Criminal Justice & Police Science Report

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With a ranking of #8, John Jay College of Criminal Justice did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Police Science Major list. Located in New York, New York, this fairly large public school handed out 246 diplomas to qualified ’s police science students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.2% 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 John Jay

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Texas A&M International University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Police Science Major ranking, coming in at #9. Texas A&M International University is a medium-sized public school situated in Laredo, Texas. It awarded 189 ’s police science degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Criminal Justice & Police Science at Texas A&M International University

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Monroe College
Bronx, New York

With a ranking of #10, Monroe College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Police Science Major list. Monroe College is located in Bronx, New York and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 186 ’s police science degrees to qualified students.

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

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Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, California

Chaffey College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Police Science Major ranking. Located in Rancho Cucamonga, California, this fairly large public school awarded 168 diplomas to qualified ’s police science students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Chaffey College Criminal Justice & Police Science Report

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SUNY Westchester Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Well Attended Police Science Major list. SUNY Westchester Community College is a medium-sized school located in Valhalla, New York that handed out 112 ’s police science degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Criminal Justice & Police Science at SUNY Westchester Community College

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With a ranking of #13, University of Washington - Tacoma Campus did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Police Science Major list. University of Washington - Tacoma Campus is a public institution located in Tacoma, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 111 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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%.

Full University of Washington - Tacoma Campus Criminal Justice & Police Science Report

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Middlesex County College
Edison, New Jersey

Middlesex County College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Police Science Major ranking, coming in at #14. Middlesex County College is a public institution located in Edison, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 103 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Criminal Justice & Police Science at Middlesex County College

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Western Connecticut State University landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Police Science Major ranking. Located in Danbury, Connecticut, this small public school handed out 102 degrees to qualified ’s police science students in 2020-2021.

Full Western Connecticut State University Criminal Justice & Police Science Report

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Victor Valley College
Victorville, California

With a ranking of #16, Victor Valley College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Police Science Major list. Victor Valley College is located in Victorville, California and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 99 ’s police science degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Criminal Justice & Police Science at Victor Valley College

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County College of Morris
Randolph, New Jersey

With a ranking of #17, County College of Morris did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Police Science Major list. County College of Morris is a medium-sized school located in Randolph, New Jersey that handed out 92 ’s police science degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Criminal Justice & Police Science at County College of Morris

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Berkeley College - Woodland Park
Woodland Park, New Jersey

With a ranking of #18, Berkeley College - Woodland Park did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Police Science Major list. Berkeley College - Woodland Park is a private for-profit institution located in Woodland Park, New Jersey. The school has a small population, and it awarded 90 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Berkeley College - Woodland Park Criminal Justice & Police Science Report

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Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, New Jersey

Brookdale Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Well Attended Police Science Major list. Brookdale Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Lincroft, New Jersey. It awarded 86 ’s police science degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Brookdale Community College Criminal Justice & Police Science Report

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Austin Community College District landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Police Science Major ranking. Austin Community College District is located in Austin, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 114 ’s police science degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Criminal Justice & Police Science at Austin Community College District

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With a ranking of #21, Delaware Technical Community College - Terry did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Police Science Major list. Delaware Technical Community College - Terry is located in Dover, Delaware and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 79 ’s police science degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Criminal Justice & Police Science at Delaware Tech

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Bunker Hill Community College
Boston, Massachusetts

Bunker Hill Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Police Science Major ranking. Bunker Hill Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Boston, Massachusetts. It awarded 78 ’s police science degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Criminal Justice & Police Science at Bunker Hill Community College

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Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, Wisconsin

With a ranking of #23, Fox Valley Technical College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Police Science Major list. Appleton, Wisconsin is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s police science degrees to 128 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Criminal Justice & Police Science at Fox Valley Technical College

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University of Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland

University of Baltimore came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Police Science Major ranking. UB is located in Baltimore, Maryland and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 73 ’s police science degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Criminal Justice & Police Science at UB

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Lackawanna College
Scranton, Pennsylvania

Lackawanna College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Well Attended Police Science Major list. Lackawanna College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 111 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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

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San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, California

San Bernardino Valley College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Well Attended Police Science Major list. San Bernardino Valley College is a medium-sized school located in San Bernardino, California that handed out 294 ’s police science degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Criminal Justice & Police Science at San Bernardino Valley College

Rest of the Best 49 in Most Well Attended Police Science Major

Not only did these schools make the top 49 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, Texas
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Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, New York
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Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, New Jersey
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Ocean County College
Toms River, New Jersey
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Massasoit Community College
Brockton, Massachusetts
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Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, Massachusetts
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Berkeley College - New York
New York, New York
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Southern Utah University
Cedar City, Utah
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Essex County College
Newark, New Jersey
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Rowan College at Burlington County
Mount Laurel, New Jersey
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Mercer County Community College
West Windsor, New Jersey
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Delgado Community College
New Orleans, Louisiana
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Camden County College
Blackwood, New Jersey
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Nevada State College
Henderson, Nevada
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Los Angeles Harbor College
Wilmington, California

Rest of the Top 15% Colleges in Most Well Attended Police Science Major

While not in the ’top 50’, these schools make the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

RankCollegeLocation
51Universidad MetropolitanaSan Juan, PR
51Metropolitan State UniversitySaint Paul, MN
51Century CollegeWhite Bear Lake, MN
51Rio Salado CollegeTempe, AZ
51Cumberland County CollegeVineland, NJ
56Odessa CollegeOdessa, TX
57Schoolcraft CollegeLivonia, MI
58Madison Area Technical CollegeMadison, WI
59Springfield Technical Community CollegeSpringfield, MA
60Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma CityOklahoma City, OK
61Rasmussen University - MinnesotaSt. Cloud, MN
62Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, TX
62Des Moines Area Community CollegeAnkeny, IA
64William Rainey Harper CollegePalatine, IL
64Northeast Wisconsin Technical CollegeGreen Bay, WI
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64Chippewa Valley Technical CollegeEau Claire, WI
64Vincennes UniversityVincennes, IN
68Montgomery County Community CollegeBlue Bell, PA
68College of DuPageGlen Ellyn, IL
70University of IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN
70South University’s online programsSavannah, GA
70Housatonic Community CollegeBridgeport, CT
70MiraCosta CollegeOceanside, CA
70Universidad del TuraboGurabo, PR
70Atlantic Cape Community CollegeMays Landing, NJ
76Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL
76Cochise County Community College DistrictSierra Vista, AZ
78Evergreen Valley CollegeSan Jose, CA
79Aspen UniversityDenver, CO
80Sinclair Community CollegeDayton, OH
80Fond du Lac Tribal and Community CollegeCloquet, MN
80Cuyahoga Community College DistrictCleveland, OH

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