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2023 Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Criminal Justice Studies in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Studies Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Bachelor's

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Studies Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Bachelor’s” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Criminal Justice Studies is the 16th most popular major in the country with 46,814 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 5,186 criminal justice studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 4,102 criminal justice studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $40,457 and $25,851 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Studies Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Bachelor’s” ranking, we looked at 71 colleges that offer a degree in criminal justice studies. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in criminal justice studies.

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Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Studies Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Bachelor’s

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region bachelor’s degree criminal justice studies students.

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Out of the 71 schools in the Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Studies Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland Global Campus landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in Adelphi, Maryland, and it awarded 367 bachelors’s criminal justice studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% 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 University of Maryland Global Campus Criminal Justice Studies Report

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Rutgers University - Newark
Newark, New Jersey

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rutgers University - Newark. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Studies Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Bachelor’s list. This fairly large school is located in Newark, New Jersey, and it awarded 220 bachelors’s criminal justice studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Rutgers University - Newark Criminal Justice Studies Report

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Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Out of the 71 schools in the Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Studies Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Temple University landed the #3 spot on the list. Temple is a public institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a large population, and it awarded 207 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Criminal Justice Studies at Temple University

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey

Out of the 71 schools in the Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Studies Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the #4 spot on the list. This large school is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and it awarded 206 bachelors’s criminal justice studies degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Criminal Justice Studies at Rutgers University - New Brunswick

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, Pennsylvania

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend West Chester University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Studies Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Bachelor’s list. This fairly large school is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 154 bachelors’s criminal justice studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full WCUPA Criminal Justice Studies Report

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University at Albany
Albany, New York

With a ranking of #6, University at Albany did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Studies Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Bachelor’s list. UAlbany is a fairly large public school situated in Albany, New York. It awarded 151 bachelors’s criminal justice studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Criminal Justice Studies at University at Albany

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William Paterson University of New Jersey did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Studies Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #7. This medium-sized school is located in Wayne, New Jersey, and it awarded 140 bachelors’s criminal justice studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Criminal Justice Studies at William Paterson University

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Buffalo State
Buffalo, New York

Buffalo State came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Studies Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Bachelor’s ranking. Buffalo State is a medium-sized public school situated in Buffalo, New York. It awarded 137 bachelors’s criminal justice studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Criminal Justice Studies at Buffalo State

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American University
Washington, District of Columbia

American University landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Studies Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Bachelor’s ranking. This fairly large school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 107 bachelors’s criminal justice studies degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Criminal Justice Studies at American University

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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Studies Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Bachelor’s ranking. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is located in Kutztown, Pennsylvania and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 103 bachelors’s criminal justice studies degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Criminal Justice Studies at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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SUNY Oswego
Oswego, New York

SUNY Oswego did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Studies Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #11. Oswego, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s criminal justice studies degrees to 101 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Criminal Justice Studies at SUNY Oswego

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The College at Brockport
Brockport, New York

The College at Brockport landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Studies Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Bachelor’s ranking. The College at Brockport is located in Brockport, New York and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 100 bachelors’s criminal justice studies degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Criminal Justice Studies at SUNY Brockport

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With a ranking of #13, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Studies Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Bachelor’s list. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is a medium-sized public school situated in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. It awarded 93 bachelors’s criminal justice studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Criminal Justice Studies at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

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Bowie State University
Bowie, Maryland

With a ranking of #14, Bowie State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Studies Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Bachelor’s list. Bowie State University is a medium-sized school located in Bowie, Maryland that handed out 89 bachelors’s criminal justice studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Criminal Justice Studies at Bowie State University

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Rutgers University - Camden
Camden, New Jersey

Rutgers University - Camden came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Studies Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Bachelor’s ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Camden, New Jersey, and it awarded 88 bachelors’s criminal justice studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Full Rutgers Camden Criminal Justice Studies Report

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California University of Pennsylvania came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Studies Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Bachelor’s ranking. This medium-sized school is located in California, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 86 bachelors’s criminal justice studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Full California University of Pennsylvania Criminal Justice Studies Report

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SUNY Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, New York

SUNY Plattsburgh ranked #17 on this year’s Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Studies Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Bachelor’s list. SUNY Plattsburgh is a small public school situated in Plattsburgh, New York. It awarded 83 bachelors’s criminal justice studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Criminal Justice Studies at SUNY Plattsburgh

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George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia

George Washington University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Studies Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Bachelor’s ranking. GWU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Washington, District of Columbia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 74 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.3% 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 GWU Criminal Justice Studies Report

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SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, New York

SUNY Oneonta did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Studies Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #19. Oneonta, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s criminal justice studies degrees to 66 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Criminal Justice Studies at SUNY Oneonta

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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Studies Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #20. Located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, this medium-sized public school awarded 65 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s criminal justice studies students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Criminal Justice Studies at Ship

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Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, New Jersey

With a ranking of #21, Saint Peter’s University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Studies Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Bachelor’s list. Saint Peter’s University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Jersey City, New Jersey. The school has a small population, and it awarded 63 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Criminal Justice Studies at Saint Peter’s College

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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #22, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Studies Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Bachelor’s list. Located in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, this medium-sized public school handed out 62 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s criminal justice studies students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Criminal Justice Studies at East Stroudsburg University

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Monmouth University
West Long Branch, New Jersey

Monmouth University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Studies Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Bachelor’s ranking. Monmouth is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in West Long Branch, New Jersey. It awarded 55 bachelors’s criminal justice studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Criminal Justice Studies at Monmouth

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Lincoln University
Lincoln University, Pennsylvania

Lincoln University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Studies Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Bachelor’s ranking. Lincoln is located in Lincoln University, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 54 bachelors’s criminal justice studies degrees to qualified students.

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Coppin State University
Baltimore, Maryland

Coppin State University ranked #24 on this year’s Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Studies Major in the Middle Atlantic Region for a Bachelor’s list. Coppin State University is located in Baltimore, Maryland and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 54 bachelors’s criminal justice studies degrees to qualified students.

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