by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 12 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of criminal justice studies. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 353 associate degrees in criminal justice studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The criminal justice studies associate 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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good 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 studies students working on their associate 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 Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in criminal justice studies.
Century College is a great decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in criminal justice studies. Located in the suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice studies from Century College
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in criminal justice studies needs to look into Des Moines Area Community College. Located in the large suburb of Ankeny, DMACC is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice studies from Des Moines Area Community College
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in criminal justice studies needs to check out Normandale Community College. Normandale Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Bloomington.More information about a associate in criminal justice studies from Normandale Community College
It's hard to beat North Hennepin Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in criminal justice studies. North Hennepin Community College is a small public college located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park.More information about a associate in criminal justice studies from North Hennepin Community College
IHCC is a small public college located in the large suburb of Inver Grove Heights.More information about a associate in criminal justice studies from Inver Hills Community College
Located in the remote town of Forest City, Waldorf is a private for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice studies from Waldorf University
National American University - Rapid City is a small private for-profit university located in the city of Rapid City.More information about a associate in criminal justice studies from National American University - Rapid City
Located in the rural area of Rapid City, Western Dakota Tech is a public school with a small student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice studies from Western Dakota Technical Institute
Hawkeye Community College is a small public college located in the small city of Waterloo.More information about a associate in criminal justice studies from Hawkeye Community College
IHCC is a small public college located in the remote town of Ottumwa.More information about a associate in criminal justice studies from Indian Hills Community College
Explore the best criminal justice studies schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 299 | 143 |
| Kansas | 275 | 14 |
| Missouri | 210 | 4 |
| Iowa | 200 | 61 |
| Nebraska | 163 | 95 |
| South Dakota | 148 | 10 |
| North Dakota | 144 | 12 |
One of 21 majors within the Criminal Justice & Corrections area of study, Criminal Justice Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 809 |
| Criminal Justice | 166 |
| Corrections | 21 |
