College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

2023 Most Popular Colleges for Criminal Justice in the New England Region

39 Ranked Colleges
1,805 Degrees Awarded
$34,700 Avg Cost*
Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Major in the New England Region

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Major in the New England Region” ranking.

Criminal Justice is the 27th most popular major in the country with 32,891 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the New England region, there were 1,805 criminal justice graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Major in the New England Region” ranking, we looked at 39 colleges that offer a degree in criminal justice. To top this list, a school must have a successful criminal justice program that graduates more students in the field than other colleges that offer the same major.

See our ranking methodology to learn more.

More Ways to Rank Criminal Justice Schools

Rankings by Degree Other Award Levels
Rankings by Location Check Out Other Locales
More Criminal Justice Rankings Other Ranking Categories

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Major in the New England Region” list, to help you choose the best school for you.

In addition to College Factual’s rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. If you’re torn between two schools, you can use it to help you see how they stack up against one another. Bookmark it so you can compare any new schools that might interest you.

Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Major in the New England Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for new england region criminal justice students.

1

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Massachusetts - Lowell. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Major in the New England Region. This fairly large school is located in Lowell, Massachusetts, and it awarded 348 ’s criminal justice degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.5% 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 UMass Lowell Criminal Justice Report

2
University of New Haven crest
University of New Haven
West Haven, Connecticut

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of New Haven. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Major in the New England Region. University of New Haven is a medium-sized school located in West Haven, Connecticut that handed out 233 ’s criminal justice degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Criminal Justice at University of New Haven

3
Norwich crest
Norwich University
Northfield, Vermont

Out of the 39 schools in the Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Major in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Norwich University landed the #3 spot on the list. Norwich is a small school located in Northfield, Vermont that handed out 149 ’s criminal justice degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Criminal Justice at Norwich

4
Salem State crest
Salem State University
Salem, Massachusetts

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Salem State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Major in the New England Region list. Salem State is located in Salem, Massachusetts and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 112 ’s criminal justice degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Criminal Justice at Salem State

5
Salve Regina crest
Salve Regina University
Newport, Rhode Island

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Salve Regina University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Major in the New England Region list. Salve Regina University is located in Newport, Rhode Island and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 130 ’s criminal justice degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Criminal Justice at Salve Regina

6
RWU crest
Roger Williams University
Bristol, Rhode Island

Roger Williams University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Major in the New England Region list. Roger Williams University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Bristol, Rhode Island. It awarded 105 ’s criminal justice degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Criminal Justice at RWU

7
Merrimack crest
Merrimack College
North Andover, Massachusetts

With a ranking of #7, Merrimack College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Major in the New England Region list. Located in North Andover, Massachusetts, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 76 degrees to qualified ’s criminal justice students 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%.

Full Merrimack Criminal Justice Report

7
Husson crest
Husson University
Bangor, Maine

Husson University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Major in the New England Region ranking, coming in at #7. Bangor, Maine is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s criminal justice degrees to 76 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.9% 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 Husson Criminal Justice Report

9
Anna Maria crest
Anna Maria College
Paxton, Massachusetts

Anna Maria College landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Major in the New England Region ranking. Anna Maria College is a small school located in Paxton, Massachusetts that handed out 74 ’s criminal justice degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Criminal Justice at Anna Maria

10

Johnson & Wales University - Providence came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Major in the New England Region ranking. Johnson & Wales University - Providence is a private not-for-profit institution located in Providence, Rhode Island. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 51 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Criminal Justice at Johnson & Wales University - Providence

11
Quincy College crest
Quincy College
Quincy, Massachusetts

Quincy College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Major in the New England Region ranking, coming in at #11. This small school is located in Quincy, Massachusetts, and it awarded 47 ’s criminal justice degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Criminal Justice at Quincy College

12
NHTI crest
NHTI-Concord's Community College
Concord, New Hampshire

NHTI-Concord’s Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Major in the New England Region ranking. Located in Concord, New Hampshire, this small public school handed out 39 diplomas to qualified ’s criminal justice students in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on Criminal Justice at NHTI-Concord’s Community College

13
MassBay Community College crest
Massachusetts Bay Community College
Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts

Massachusetts Bay Community College landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Major in the New England Region ranking. This small school is located in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts, and it awarded 34 ’s criminal justice degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Criminal Justice at MassBay Community College

14
Thomas College crest
Thomas College
Waterville, Maine

With a ranking of #14, Thomas College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Major in the New England Region list. Located in Waterville, Maine, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 28 diplomas to qualified ’s criminal justice students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Criminal Justice at Thomas College

15
Franklin Pierce crest
Franklin Pierce University
Rindge, New Hampshire

Franklin Pierce University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Major in the New England Region ranking, coming in at #15. Franklin Pierce University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Rindge, New Hampshire. It awarded 27 ’s criminal justice degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Criminal Justice at Franklin Pierce University

16
Curry crest
Curry College
Milton, Massachusetts

Curry College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Major in the New England Region ranking. Located in Milton, Massachusetts, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 23 degrees to qualified ’s criminal justice students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Criminal Justice at Curry

17
Charter Oak State College crest
Charter Oak State College
New Britain, Connecticut

Charter Oak State College landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Major in the New England Region ranking. Located in New Britain, Connecticut, this small public school awarded 22 degrees to qualified ’s criminal justice students in 2020-2021.

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%.

Read full report on Criminal Justice at Charter Oak State College

18
MWCC crest
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, Massachusetts

Mount Wachusett Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Major in the New England Region ranking. Mount Wachusett Community College is located in Gardner, Massachusetts and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 36 ’s criminal justice degrees to qualified students.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full MWCC Criminal Justice Report

19
Elms College crest
Elms College
Chicopee, Massachusetts

Elms College landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Major in the New England Region ranking. Chicopee, Massachusetts is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s criminal justice degrees to 15 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.6% 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%.

Read full report on Criminal Justice at Elms College

20
Nichols crest
Nichols College
Dudley, Massachusetts

With a ranking of #20, Nichols College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Major in the New England Region list. Located in Dudley, Massachusetts, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 14 diplomas to qualified ’s criminal justice students in 2020-2021.

Full Nichols College Criminal Justice Report

20
Nashua Community College crest
Nashua Community College
Nashua, New Hampshire

Nashua Community College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Major in the New England Region ranking. Nashua, New Hampshire is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s criminal justice degrees to 14 students in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full Nashua Community College Criminal Justice Report

22
Sacred Heart crest
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, Connecticut

Sacred Heart University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Major in the New England Region list. Located in Fairfield, Connecticut, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 13 diplomas to qualified ’s criminal justice students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.1% 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 87%.

Read more about Criminal Justice at Sacred Heart University

23

University of Maine at Augusta came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Major in the New England Region ranking. UMA is a small public school situated in Augusta, Maine. It awarded 12 ’s criminal justice degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Criminal Justice at University of Maine at Augusta

24
Goodwin crest
Goodwin College
East Hartford, Connecticut

Goodwin College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Major in the New England Region list. Goodwin is a small school located in East Hartford, Connecticut that handed out 11 ’s criminal justice degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Criminal Justice at Goodwin College

24
JWU Online crest
Johnson & Wales University - Online
Providence, Rhode Island

Johnson & Wales University - Online did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Criminal Justice Major in the New England Region ranking, coming in at #24. JWU Online is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Providence, Rhode Island. It awarded 11 ’s criminal justice degrees in 2020-2021.

Full JWU Online Criminal Justice Report

Switch to a Different Ranking Method

Notes and References

References

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

Popular Reports

College Rankings
Best by Location
Degree Guides by Major
Graduate Programs

Compare Your School Options