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2027 Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the New England Region

70 Colleges in the United States
6,050 Criminal Justice & Corrections Degrees Awarded
$46,511 Avg Early-Career Salary

Criminal Justice & Corrections programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their criminal justice & corrections programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 70 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for criminal justice & corrections students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Criminal Justice & Corrections in the New England Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the criminal justice & corrections degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Criminal Justice & Corrections

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Our analysis ranked University Of Massachusetts Amherst the best school in the country for a degree in criminal justice & corrections. Set in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public institution. University Of Massachusetts Amherst graduates 83% of students within six years. University Of Massachusetts Amherst awarded about 37 criminal justice & corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the criminal justice & corrections program make about $53,666 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,195. Read more about the criminal justice & corrections program at University Of Massachusetts Amherst

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Students looking for a strong criminal justice & corrections program will find one at Northeastern University, which ranked #2. Northeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Northeastern University graduates 90% of students within six years. There were roughly 161 criminal justice & corrections students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, criminal justice & corrections degree recipients from Northeastern University generally make around $49,316. Northeastern University graduates carry a median of $22,809 in student loans. Get the full criminal justice & corrections details for Northeastern University

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Students looking for a strong criminal justice & corrections program will find one at Boston University, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Boston University graduates 89% of students within six years. There were roughly 110 criminal justice & corrections students who graduated with this degree at Boston University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, criminal justice & corrections degree recipients from Boston University generally make around $63,965. Boston University graduates carry a median of $25,232 in student loans. More information about a degree in criminal justice & corrections from Boston University

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Students looking for a strong criminal justice & corrections program will find one at Westfield State University, which ranked #4. Located in the suburb of Westfield, Westfield State University is a moderately-sized public university. Westfield State University graduates 54% of students within six years. About 135 criminal justice & corrections degrees were awarded at Westfield State University in the most recent year. Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates of Westfield State University earn a median of $42,228 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,422 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in criminal justice & corrections from Westfield State University

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Charter Oak State College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in criminal justice & corrections, landing the #5 spot this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of New Britain. About 100% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 44 criminal justice & corrections students who graduated with this degree at Charter Oak State College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their criminal justice & corrections degree from Charter Oak State College earn around $68,956 in the first couple years of their career. Charter Oak State College graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in criminal justice & corrections from Charter Oak State College

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Quinnipiac University placed #6 among the best criminal justice & corrections schools. Quinnipiac University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hamden. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. There were roughly 43 criminal justice & corrections students who graduated with this degree at Quinnipiac University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the criminal justice & corrections program make about $41,989 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full criminal justice & corrections program report for Quinnipiac University

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University Of Massachusetts Lowell came in at #7 for criminal justice & corrections this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Lowell. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. University Of Massachusetts Lowell awarded about 313 criminal justice & corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates of University Of Massachusetts Lowell earn a median of $61,649 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,822. More information about a degree in criminal justice & corrections from University Of Massachusetts Lowell

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University Of New Haven
West Haven, CT

University Of New Haven landed the #8 spot for criminal justice & corrections this year. Set in the suburb of West Haven, University Of New Haven is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. University Of New Haven awarded about 404 criminal justice & corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the criminal justice & corrections program make about $47,026 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in criminal justice & corrections from University Of New Haven

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Roger Williams University placed #9 among the best criminal justice & corrections schools. Set in the suburb of Bristol, Roger Williams University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roger Williams University graduates 69% of students within six years. There were roughly 110 criminal justice & corrections students who graduated with this degree at Roger Williams University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, criminal justice & corrections degree recipients from Roger Williams University generally make around $49,996. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the criminal justice & corrections program at Roger Williams University

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Massachusetts School Of Professional Psychology came in at #10 for criminal justice & corrections this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Newton. Massachusetts School Of Professional Psychology awarded about 16 criminal justice & corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, criminal justice & corrections degree recipients from Massachusetts School Of Professional Psychology generally make around $68,454. See the full criminal justice & corrections program report for Massachusetts School Of Professional Psychology

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Bunker Hill Community College came in at #11 for criminal justice & corrections this year. Bunker Hill Community College is a large public school located in the city of Boston. There were roughly 41 criminal justice & corrections students who graduated with this degree at Bunker Hill Community College in the most recent data year. Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates of Bunker Hill Community College earn a median of $47,573 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $5,500. Get the full criminal justice & corrections details for Bunker Hill Community College

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Fitchburg State University placed #12 among the best criminal justice & corrections schools. Fitchburg State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Fitchburg. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 71 criminal justice & corrections degrees were awarded at Fitchburg State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, criminal justice & corrections degree recipients from Fitchburg State University generally make around $43,418. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. More information about a degree in criminal justice & corrections from Fitchburg State University

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Bridgewater State University earned the #13 position for criminal justice & corrections this year. Bridgewater State University is a large public school located in the suburb of Bridgewater. Bridgewater State University graduates 53% of students within six years. Bridgewater State University awarded about 129 criminal justice & corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their criminal justice & corrections degree from Bridgewater State University earn around $50,327 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,696. See the full criminal justice & corrections program report for Bridgewater State University

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Worcester State University landed the #14 spot for criminal justice & corrections this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Worcester. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 67 criminal justice & corrections students who graduated with this degree at Worcester State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their criminal justice & corrections degree from Worcester State University earn around $41,132 in the first couple years of their career. Worcester State University graduates carry a median of $24,953 in student loans. More information about a degree in criminal justice & corrections from Worcester State University

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Massachusetts Bay Community College earned the #15 position for criminal justice & corrections this year. Massachusetts Bay Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Wellesley Hills. There were roughly 28 criminal justice & corrections students who graduated with this degree at Massachusetts Bay Community College in the most recent data year. Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates of Massachusetts Bay Community College earn a median of $45,144 early in their careers. Massachusetts Bay Community College graduates carry a median of $6,333 in student loans. Get the full criminal justice & corrections details for Massachusetts Bay Community College

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University Of Massachusetts Boston came in at #16 for criminal justice & corrections this year. This large public university is located in the city of Boston. About 49% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 110 criminal justice & corrections students who graduated with this degree at University Of Massachusetts Boston in the most recent data year. Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates of University Of Massachusetts Boston earn a median of $42,325 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full criminal justice & corrections program report for University Of Massachusetts Boston

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Suffolk University ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best criminal justice & corrections schools. Located in the city of Boston, Suffolk University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 61% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 55 criminal justice & corrections students who graduated with this degree at Suffolk University in the most recent data year. Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates of Suffolk University earn a median of $50,806 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,670. More information about a degree in criminal justice & corrections from Suffolk University

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Western New England University placed #18 among the best criminal justice & corrections schools. Located in the city of Springfield, Western New England University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. Western New England University awarded about 57 criminal justice & corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the criminal justice & corrections program make about $41,564 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,399. Get the full criminal justice & corrections details for Western New England University

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Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Norwich University earned the #19 position for criminal justice & corrections this year. Set in the rural area of Northfield, Norwich University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Norwich University graduates 60% of students within six years. There were roughly 96 criminal justice & corrections students who graduated with this degree at Norwich University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, criminal justice & corrections degree recipients from Norwich University generally make around $43,523. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. Get the full criminal justice & corrections details for Norwich University

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Sacred Heart University landed the #20 spot for criminal justice & corrections this year. Set in the suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. Sacred Heart University awarded about 38 criminal justice & corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their criminal justice & corrections degree from Sacred Heart University earn around $43,245 in the first couple years of their career. Sacred Heart University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full criminal justice & corrections program report for Sacred Heart University

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Endicott College
Beverly, MA

Endicott College ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best criminal justice & corrections schools. Endicott College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Beverly. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Endicott College awarded about 28 criminal justice & corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, criminal justice & corrections degree recipients from Endicott College generally make around $38,900. Endicott College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in criminal justice & corrections from Endicott College

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Western Connecticut State University landed the #22 spot for criminal justice & corrections this year. Western Connecticut State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Danbury. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 70 criminal justice & corrections students who graduated with this degree at Western Connecticut State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their criminal justice & corrections degree from Western Connecticut State University earn around $38,235 in the first couple years of their career. Western Connecticut State University graduates carry a median of $24,875 in student loans. More information about a degree in criminal justice & corrections from Western Connecticut State University

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Central Connecticut State University earned the #23 position for criminal justice & corrections this year. Located in the suburb of New Britain, Central Connecticut State University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. Central Connecticut State University awarded about 25 criminal justice & corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the criminal justice & corrections program make about $60,151 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,340 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in criminal justice & corrections from Central Connecticut State University

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Salem State University earned the #24 position for criminal justice & corrections this year. Set in the suburb of Salem, Salem State University is a moderately-sized public institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. Salem State University awarded about 75 criminal justice & corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Criminal Justice & Corrections graduates of Salem State University earn a median of $51,953 early in their careers. Salem State University graduates carry a median of $26,220 in student loans. See the full criminal justice & corrections program report for Salem State University

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Salve Regina University came in at #25 for criminal justice & corrections this year. Set in the suburb of Newport, Salve Regina University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. Salve Regina University awarded about 40 criminal justice & corrections degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, criminal justice & corrections degree recipients from Salve Regina University generally make around $62,637. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full criminal justice & corrections details for Salve Regina University

Rest of the Top 50 Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools

These schools also placed among the best for criminal justice & corrections this year:

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Curry College
Milton, MA
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Merrimack College
North Andover, MA
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Nichols College
Dudley, MA
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Rhode Island College
Providence, RI
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Springfield College
Springfield, MA
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Rivier College
Nashua, NH
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Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MA
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 70 schools evaluated.

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