by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 6 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of criminal justice. Combined, these schools handed out 314 associate degrees in criminal justice to qualified students.
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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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 school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of various 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 Virginia.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for criminal justice students seeking a an associate degree.
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in criminal justice needs to check out Northern Virginia Community College. Northern Virginia Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Annandale.More information about a associate in criminal justice from Northern Virginia Community College
Tidewater Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in criminal justice. Located in the city of Norfolk, Tidewater Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice from Tidewater Community College
John Tyler Community College is a wonderful choice for students pursuing an associate degree in criminal justice. John Tyler Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Chester.More information about a associate in criminal justice from John Tyler Community College
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in criminal justice has to look into Central Virginia Community College. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Central Virginia Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice from Central Virginia Community College
Reynolds Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Richmond.More information about a associate in criminal justice from Reynolds Community College
Located in the large city of Virginia Beach, Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice from Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach
Explore all the Best Criminal Justice Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 272 | 16 |
| Florida | 232 | 710 |
| North Carolina | 231 | 1 |
| Georgia | 217 | 120 |
| Tennessee | 170 | 12 |
| Arkansas | 161 | 44 |
| Kentucky | 129 | 213 |
| Louisiana | 124 | 23 |
| South Carolina | 105 | 31 |
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 Studies | 242 |
| Corrections | 15 |
