by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for criminal justice & police science students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 591 associate degrees in criminal justice & police science during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The police science associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for criminal justice & police science students working on their associate degree.
The police science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Criminal Justice & Police Science Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in criminal justice & police science.
It's hard to beat Manchester Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in criminal justice & police science. Located in the suburb of Manchester, MCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice & police science from Manchester Community College
Quinsigamond Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in criminal justice & police science. Located in the medium-sized city of Worcester, Quinsigamond Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice & police science from Quinsigamond Community College
It's hard to beat Northern Essex Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in criminal justice & police science. NECC is a small public college located in the suburb of Haverhill.More information about a associate in criminal justice & police science from Northern Essex Community College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in criminal justice & police science needs to take a look at Bunker Hill Community College. Located in the large city of Boston, BHCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice & police science from Bunker Hill Community College
Located in the suburb of Brockton, Massasoit Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice & police science from Massasoit Community College
Located in the midsize city of Springfield, STCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice & police science from Springfield Technical Community College
Housatonic Community College is a small public college located in the city of Bridgeport.More information about a associate in criminal justice & police science from Housatonic Community College
Naugatuck Valley Community College is a small public college located in the medium-sized suburb of Waterbury.More information about a associate in criminal justice & police science from Naugatuck Valley Community College
Located in the small city of Warwick, CCRI is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice & police science from Community College of Rhode Island
Located in the city of Middletown, MxCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice & police science from Middlesex Community College
Explore the best criminal justice & police science colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 257 | 317 |
| Connecticut | 156 | 213 |
| New Hampshire | 114 | 3 |
| Rhode Island | 101 | 58 |
One of 21 majors within the Criminal Justice & Corrections area of study, Criminal Justice & Police Science has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Studies | 499 |
| Other Corrections & Criminal Justice | 295 |
| Criminal Justice | 193 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections, General | 2 |
| Securities Services Administration/Management | 1 |
