by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 10 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of criminal justice. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 339 master's degrees in criminal justice during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of criminal justice for getting your master's degree school matters. 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 master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for criminal justice students working on their master's degree.
The criminal justice 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 Master's Degree Schools in the New England Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in criminal justice.
University of Massachusetts - Lowell is a great option for individuals interested in a master's degree in criminal justice. UMass Lowell is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Lowell.More information about a master’s in criminal justice from University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in criminal justice needs to take a look at Roger Williams University. RWU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Bristol.More information about a master’s in criminal justice from Roger Williams University
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in criminal justice has to take a look at Salve Regina University. Salve Regina is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Newport.More information about a master’s in criminal justice from Salve Regina University
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in criminal justice has to check out Curry College. Curry is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Milton.More information about a master’s in criminal justice from Curry College
Salem State is a moderately-sized public university located in the large suburb of Salem.More information about a master’s in criminal justice from Salem State University
Anna Maria is a small private not-for-profit college located in the rural area of Paxton.More information about a master’s in criminal justice from Anna Maria College
Merrimack is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of North Andover.More information about a master’s in criminal justice from Merrimack College
Located in the midsize city of Providence, JWU Online is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in criminal justice from Johnson & Wales University - Online
Located in the large suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in criminal justice from Sacred Heart University
Located in the small city of Bangor, Husson is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in criminal justice from Husson University
Learn about other programs related to Criminal Justice that might interest you.
Explore the best criminal justice schools for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 551 | 202 |
| Connecticut | 313 | 13 |
| Rhode Island | 222 | 99 |
| New Hampshire | 174 | 0 |
| Maine | 146 | 14 |
| Vermont | 115 | 11 |
One of 21 majors within the Criminal Justice & Corrections area of study, Criminal Justice has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Corrections & Criminal Justice | 230 |
| Criminal Justice Studies | 219 |
| Law Enforcement Investigation & Interviewing | 117 |
| Security & Loss Prevention Services | 62 |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 23 |
