by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 29 schools in New York to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of criminal justice. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,988 associate degrees in criminal justice during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The criminal justice associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. 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:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges 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 complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for criminal justice students working on their associate 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 Associate Degree Schools in New York.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in criminal justice.
Queensborough Community College is a wonderful option for students interested in an associate degree in criminal justice. Located in the city of Bayside, QCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice from Queensborough Community College
Kingsborough Community College is a good decision for students interested in an associate degree in criminal justice. Located in the large city of Brooklyn, KCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice from Kingsborough Community College
Erie Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in criminal justice. Erie Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the large city of Buffalo.More information about a associate in criminal justice from Erie Community College
LaGuardia Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in criminal justice. LaGuardia is a fairly large public college located in the city of Long Island City.More information about a associate in criminal justice from LaGuardia Community College
Hostos is a small public college located in the large city of Bronx.More information about a associate in criminal justice from Hostos Community College
Located in the suburb of Rochester, Monroe Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice from Monroe Community College
BCC is a medium-sized public college located in the large city of Bronx.More information about a associate in criminal justice from Bronx Community College
Nassau Community College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Garden City.More information about a associate in criminal justice from Nassau Community College
Excelsior University is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Albany.More information about a associate in criminal justice from Excelsior University
Located in the city of Troy, HVCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice from Hudson Valley Community College
Explore all the Best Criminal Justice Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 379 | 190 |
| New Jersey | 249 | 233 |
| Maryland | 221 | 16 |
| Delaware | 96 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 1,116 |
| Criminal Justice Studies | 414 |
| Corrections | 20 |
| Law Enforcement Investigation & Interviewing | 2 |
