by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 13 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of criminal justice studies. Combined, these schools handed out 446 master's degrees in criminal justice studies to qualified students.
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The criminal justice studies master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality criminal justice studies program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree 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 studies students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Criminal Justice Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for criminal justice studies students seeking a a master's degree.
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in criminal justice studies has to take a look at Texas Christian University. Located in the city of Fort Worth, TCU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in criminal justice studies from Texas Christian University
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in criminal justice studies needs to look into Sam Houston State University. Located in the town of Huntsville, SHSU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in criminal justice studies from Sam Houston State University
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in criminal justice studies has to take a look at University of Houston - Downtown. UH Downtown is a fairly large public university located in the city of Houston.More information about a master’s in criminal justice studies from University of Houston - Downtown
Grand Canyon University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in criminal justice studies. Located in the city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in criminal justice studies from Grand Canyon University
Lamar University is a large public university located in the midsize city of Beaumont.More information about a master’s in criminal justice studies from Lamar University
Tarleton is a fairly large public university located in the remote town of Stephenville.More information about a master’s in criminal justice studies from Tarleton State University
Located in the medium-sized city of Denton, UNT is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in criminal justice studies from University of North Texas
Angelo State is a fairly large public university located in the small city of San Angelo.More information about a master’s in criminal justice studies from Angelo State University
Located in the large city of Arlington, UT Arlington is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in criminal justice studies from The University of Texas at Arlington
Located in the large city of San Antonio, UTSA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in criminal justice studies from The University of Texas at San Antonio
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Explore the best criminal justice studies colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 542 | 308 |
| Arizona | 322 | 126 |
| Oklahoma | 257 | 0 |
| New Mexico | 160 | 12 |
Criminal Justice Studies is one of 21 different types of Criminal Justice & Corrections programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice | 509 |
| Other Corrections & Criminal Justice | 41 |
| Securities Services Administration/Management | 29 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections, General | 17 |
| Juvenile Corrections | 13 |
