by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools in Tennessee to determine which ones were the best for criminal justice & corrections students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 210 associate degrees in criminal justice & corrections to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of criminal justice & corrections for getting your associate 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:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we consider a college'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.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
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 colleges for criminal justice & corrections 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 & Corrections Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for criminal justice & corrections students seeking a an associate degree.
It is difficult to beat Bethel University if you wish to pursue an associate degree in criminal justice & corrections. Located in the town of McKenzie, Bethel is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice & corrections from Bethel University
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in criminal justice & corrections has to check out Cumberland University. CU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Lebanon.More information about a associate in criminal justice & corrections from Cumberland University
It is hard to beat Walters State Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in criminal justice & corrections. Located in the city of Morristown, WSCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in criminal justice & corrections from Walters State Community College
It's hard to beat Nashville State Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in criminal justice & corrections. Nashville State Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the large city of Nashville.
Criminal Justice & Corrections associate degree recipients from Nashville State Community College receive an earnings boost of around $2,005 over the average earnings of criminal justice & corrections graduates.
More information about a associate in criminal justice & corrections from Nashville State Community College
Cleveland State Community College is a small public college located in the small city of Cleveland.More information about a associate in criminal justice & corrections from Cleveland State Community College
Located in the city of Clarksville, Daymar College - Clarksville is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Students who graduate with their associate from the criminal justice program state that they receive average early career income of $23,881.
More information about a associate in criminal justice & corrections from Daymar College - Clarksville
Located in the medium-sized city of Murfreesboro, Daymar College - Murfreesboro is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Students who graduate with their associate from the criminal justice program report average early career earnings of $23,881.
More information about a associate in criminal justice & corrections from Daymar College - Murfreesboro
Located in the city of Memphis, Remington College - Memphis Campus is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Soon after graduating, criminal justice associate recipients usually make about $22,891 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a associate in criminal justice & corrections from Remington College - Memphis Campus
Located in the medium-sized city of Chattanooga, MMC Chattanooga is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Students who graduate with their associate from the criminal justice program state that they receive average early career income of $25,227.
More information about a associate in criminal justice & corrections from Miller-Motte College ChattanoogaExplore all the Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 143 | 170 |
| Georgia | 121 | 646 |
| Florida | 121 | 818 |
| North Carolina | 120 | 789 |
| Arkansas | 105 | 197 |
| Virginia | 97 | 571 |
| West Virginia | 92 | 211 |
| Kentucky | 90 | 244 |
| Louisiana | 80 | 260 |
| South Carolina | 77 | 278 |
| Alabama | 69 | 278 |
Criminal Justice & Corrections is one of 4 different types of Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Studies | 119 |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 67 |
| Criminal Justice | 12 |
| Other Corrections & Criminal Justice | 11 |
| Protective Services Operations | 1 |
