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2024 Best Criminal Justice & Police Science Schools in Tennessee

2 Colleges in Tennessee
413 Police Science Degrees Awarded
Ranked #74 in popularity, criminal justice & police science is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Criminal Justice & Police Science Schools in Tennessee ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 413 degrees in criminal justice & police science to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

Criminal Justice & Police Science Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Police Science

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Criminal Justice & Police Science Schools in Tennessee ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Criminal Justice & Police Science in Tennessee

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the police science degree levels they offer.

Top Tennessee Schools in Police Science

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
239 Police Science Degrees Awarded
16.3% Growth in Graduates

Walters State Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in criminal justice & police science. Located in the small city of Morristown, WSCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a degree in criminal justice & police science from Walters State Community College

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

It's difficult to beat Nashville State Community College if you wish to pursue a degree in criminal justice & police science. Nashville State Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the large city of Nashville.More information about a degree in criminal justice & police science from Nashville State Community College

Best Criminal Justice & Police Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Criminal Justice & Police Science Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 715 130
North Carolina 710 0
Georgia 690 45
Virginia 630 369
South Carolina 530 8
Kentucky 518 50
Mississippi 501 42
Alabama 500 515
Louisiana 489 103
Arkansas 466 52
West Virginia 410 29

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Criminal Justice & Police Science is one of 21 different types of Criminal Justice & Corrections programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Police Science

Related Major Annual Graduates
Criminal Justice 811
Criminal Justice Studies 322
Other Corrections & Criminal Justice 11
Criminal Justice and Corrections, General 4
Protective Services Operations 3

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