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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Criminal Justice & Police Science

484 Colleges in the United States
7,557 Associate Degrees
Criminal Justice & Police Science is of the hottest associate degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #10 most popular major in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 484 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Criminal Justice & Police Science ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 7,557 associate degrees in criminal justice and police science to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Criminal Justice & Police Science School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Criminal Justice & Police Science The police science associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. We created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Criminal Justice & Police Science ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality criminal justice and police science program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

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We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for criminal justice and police science.

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in criminal justice and police science. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for Police Science Students Working on Their Associate

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553 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NY
#1 Best Quality In NY

Borough of Manhattan Community College is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting an associate degree in criminal justice and police science. Located in the large city of New York, BMCC is a public college with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in criminal justice and police science in New York. More information about a associate in criminal justice and police science from Borough of Manhattan Community College

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238 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AL
#2 Best Quality In AL

Columbia Southern University is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting an associate degree in criminal justice and police science. Located in the fringe town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit university with a large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for associate degrees in criminal justice and police science in Alabama.

There were roughly 238 criminal justice and police science students who graduated with this degree at Columbia Southern University in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in criminal justice and police science from Columbia Southern University

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203 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NY
#4 Best Quality In NY

Monroe College is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting an associate degree in criminal justice and police science. Located in the city of Bronx, Monroe College is a private for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for associate degrees in criminal justice and police science in New York.

There were about 203 criminal justice and police science individuals who graduated with this degree at Monroe College in the most recent data year.

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121 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In NY
#3 Best Quality In NY

Berkeley College - New York is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting an associate degree in criminal justice and police science. Berkeley College - New York is a small private for-profit college located in the large city of New York. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for associate degrees in criminal justice and police science in New York.

There were approximately 121 criminal justice and police science individuals who graduated with this degree at Berkeley College - New York in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in criminal justice and police science from Berkeley College - New York

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119 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NJ
#2 Best Quality In NJ

Berkeley College - Woodland Park is a small private for-profit college located in the suburb of Woodland Park. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for associate degrees in criminal justice and police science in New Jersey.

There were roughly 119 criminal justice and police science students who graduated with this degree at Berkeley College - Woodland Park in the most recent year we have data available.

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113 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NJ
#5 Best Quality In NJ

Brookdale Community College is a fairly large public college located in the rural area of Lincroft. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for associate degrees in criminal justice and police science in New Jersey.

There were approximately 113 criminal justice and police science students who graduated with this degree at Brookdale Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in criminal justice and police science from Brookdale Community College

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Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
113 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the suburb of Rancho Cucamonga, Chaffey College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 113 criminal justice and police science individuals who graduated with this degree at Chaffey College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in criminal justice and police science from Chaffey College

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108 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In NY
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large suburb of Valhalla, SUNY Westchester Community College is a public college with a large student population.

There were roughly 108 criminal justice and police science individuals who graduated with this degree at SUNY Westchester Community College in the most recent data year.

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104 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In NJ
#6 Best Quality In NJ

Located in the suburb of Mount Laurel, RCBC is a public college with a medium-sized student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for associate degrees in criminal justice and police science in New Jersey.

There were approximately 104 criminal justice and police science students who graduated with this degree at RCBC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in criminal justice and police science from Rowan College at Burlington County

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96 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In NJ
#3 Best Quality In NJ

Located in the suburb of Randolph, County College of Morris is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for associate degrees in criminal justice and police science in New Jersey.

There were roughly 96 criminal justice and police science individuals who graduated with this degree at County College of Morris in the most recent year we have data available.

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94 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TX
#2 Best Quality In TX

Austin Community College District is a very large public college located in the large city of Austin. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for associate degrees in criminal justice and police science in Texas.

There were approximately 94 criminal justice and police science individuals who graduated with this degree at Austin Community College District in the most recent data year.

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93 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In NJ
#1 Best Quality In NJ

Located in the large suburb of Edison, Middlesex County College is a public college with a large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in criminal justice and police science in New Jersey.

There were about 93 criminal justice and police science individuals who graduated with this degree at Middlesex County College in the most recent data year.

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89 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In WI
#4 Best Quality In WI

WCTC is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Pewaukee. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for associate degrees in criminal justice and police science in Wisconsin.

There were approximately 89 criminal justice and police science individuals who graduated with this degree at WCTC in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in criminal justice and police science from Waukesha County Technical College

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88 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AZ
#1 Best Quality In AZ

Located in the city of Tempe, Rio Salado College is a public college with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in criminal justice and police science in Arizona.

There were roughly 88 criminal justice and police science students who graduated with this degree at Rio Salado College in the most recent data year.

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87 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In WI
#2 Best Quality In WI

FVTC is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Appleton. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for associate degrees in criminal justice and police science in Wisconsin.

There were roughly 87 criminal justice and police science individuals who graduated with this degree at FVTC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in criminal justice and police science from Fox Valley Technical College

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80 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In RI
#1 Best Quality In RI

Located in the city of Warwick, CCRI is a public college with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in criminal justice and police science in Rhode Island.

There were approximately 80 criminal justice and police science students who graduated with this degree at CCRI in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in criminal justice and police science from Community College of Rhode Island

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80 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In DE
#1 Best Quality In DE

Delaware Tech is a fairly large public college located in the small city of Dover. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in criminal justice and police science in Delaware.

There were roughly 80 criminal justice and police science individuals who graduated with this degree at Delaware Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in criminal justice and police science from Delaware Technical Community College - Terry

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77 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OH
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Columbus, Columbus State is a public college with a very large student population.

There were about 77 criminal justice and police science students who graduated with this degree at Columbus State in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in criminal justice and police science from Columbus State Community College

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Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA
77 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CA
#4 Best Quality In CA

Located in the large suburb of Victorville, Victor Valley College is a public college with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for associate degrees in criminal justice and police science in California.

There were about 77 criminal justice and police science individuals who graduated with this degree at Victor Valley College in the most recent year we have data available.

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77 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MO
#2 Best Quality In MO

Located in the small city of Joplin, Missouri Southern is a public university with a medium-sized student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for associate degrees in criminal justice and police science in Missouri.

There were about 77 criminal justice and police science individuals who graduated with this degree at Missouri Southern in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in criminal justice and police science from Missouri Southern State University

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76 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MN
#1 Best Quality In MN

Located in the town of Alexandria, ATCC is a public college with a small student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in criminal justice and police science in Minnesota.

There were approximately 76 criminal justice and police science individuals who graduated with this degree at ATCC in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in criminal justice and police science from Alexandria Technical & Community College

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75 Annual Associate Degrees
#6 Most Popular In NJ
#8 Best Quality In NJ

RCSJ is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Sewell. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #8 in quality for associate degrees in criminal justice and police science in New Jersey.

There were about 75 criminal justice and police science students who graduated with this degree at RCSJ in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in criminal justice and police science from Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus

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71 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In NJ
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Jersey City, HCCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

There were roughly 71 criminal justice and police science students who graduated with this degree at HCCC in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in criminal justice and police science from Hudson County Community College

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69 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In NY
#6 Best Quality In NY

DCC is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for associate degrees in criminal justice and police science in New York.

There were roughly 69 criminal justice and police science individuals who graduated with this degree at DCC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in criminal justice and police science from Dutchess Community College

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68 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MA
#2 Best Quality In MA

Located in the city of Worcester, Quinsigamond Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for associate degrees in criminal justice and police science in Massachusetts.

There were approximately 68 criminal justice and police science individuals who graduated with this degree at Quinsigamond Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in criminal justice and police science from Quinsigamond Community College

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Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ
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MiraCosta College
Oceanside, CA
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Century College
White Bear Lake, MN
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SUNY Canton
Canton, NY
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Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX

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Odessa College
Odessa, TX
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Navarro College
Corsicana, TX

Remaining Award Winners

This list shows the rest of the schools awarded a Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Criminal Justice & Police Science badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 484 different United States criminal justice and police science schools we analyzed.

RankCollegeLocation
49Frederick Community CollegeFrederick, MD
51Atlantic Cape Community CollegeMays Landing, NJ
51North Hennepin Community CollegeBrooklyn Park, MN
53Institute of TechnologyClovis, CA
53Delta CollegeUniversity Center, MI
53SUNY BroomeBinghamton, NY
53Montgomery County Community CollegeBlue Bell, PA
53Cumberland County CollegeVineland, NJ
53Lackawanna CollegeScranton, PA
59Baton Rouge Community CollegeBaton Rouge, LA
59Orange County Community CollegeMiddletown, NY
59Des Moines Area Community CollegeAnkeny, IA
62Merritt CollegeOakland, CA
62Lorain County Community CollegeElyria, OH
62Northern Essex Community CollegeHaverhill, MA
62Morton CollegeCicero, IL
62Wallace State Community College, HancevilleHanceville, AL
67Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma CityOklahoma City, OK
67Woodland Community CollegeWoodland, CA
67Erie Community CollegeBuffalo, NY
70Skyline CollegeSan Bruno, CA
70William Rainey Harper CollegePalatine, IL
72Rasmussen University - MinnesotaSt. Cloud, MN
72Montgomery CollegeRockville, MD
72Cochise County Community College DistrictSierra Vista, AZ

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for Criminal Justice & Police Science students that almost earned our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Criminal Justice & Police Science award.

RankCollegeLocation
75East Mississippi Community CollegeScooba, MS
75University of Arkansas at Little RockLittle Rock, AR
77Saint Louis Community CollegeSaint Louis, MO
78College of DuPageGlen Ellyn, IL
78Tunxis Community CollegeFarmington, CT
78Housatonic Community CollegeBridgeport, CT
78Manchester Community CollegeManchester, CT
78Owens Community CollegePerrysburg, OH
83Wallace Community College, DothanDothan, AL
83National Park CollegeHot Springs, AR
83Vincennes UniversityVincennes, IN
83Modesto Junior CollegeModesto, CA
83Butte CollegeOroville, CA
83Lewis and Clark Community CollegeGodfrey, IL
83San Jacinto Community CollegePasadena, TX
83Northeast Community CollegeNorfolk, NE
83Jefferson CollegeHillsboro, MO
83North Central Texas CollegeGainesville, TX
93Minneapolis Community and Technical CollegeMinneapolis, MN
93Normandale Community CollegeBloomington, MN
93Fond du Lac Tribal and Community CollegeCloquet, MN
93Honolulu Community CollegeHonolulu, HI

Criminal Justice & Police Science by Region

View the Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Criminal Justice & Police Science for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

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Criminal Justice & Police Science is one of 13 different types of Criminal Justice & Corrections programs to choose from.

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Criminal Justice12,546
Criminal Justice Studies7,689
Other Corrections & Criminal Justice1,129
Corrections706
Criminal Justice and Corrections, General336
Security & Loss Prevention Services31
Securities Services Administration/Management22
Juvenile Corrections19
Law Enforcement Investigation & Interviewing17
Corrections Administration6

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