by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in Maine to determine which ones were the best for criminal justice students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 103 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The criminal justice bachelor's 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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination 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 schools for criminal justice students working on their bachelor'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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in Maine.
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. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BS in Criminal Justice - Criminology & Crime Analysis
Track and understand criminal behavior by earning a BS in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Criminology & Crime Analysis.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for criminal justice students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in criminal justice has to take a look at Husson 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 bachelor’s in criminal justice from Husson University
It is hard to beat Thomas College if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Located in the rural area of Waterville, Thomas College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in criminal justice from Thomas College
University of Maine at Augusta is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Located in the distant town of Augusta, UMA is a public university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in criminal justice from University of Maine at Augusta
Explore all the Best Criminal Justice Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 581 | 432 |
| Connecticut | 341 | 253 |
| Rhode Island | 307 | 175 |
| Vermont | 289 | 138 |
| New Hampshire | 276 | 38 |
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 | 26 |
