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2027 Best Criminology Schools in the New England Region

14 Colleges in the United States
695 Criminology Degrees Awarded
$46,149 Avg Early-Career Salary

Criminology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their criminology programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 14 schools to find the best for criminology students.

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Best Schools for Criminology in the New England Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall criminology education in the New England Region.

Top Schools in Criminology

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No school ranked higher than University Of New Hampshire Main Campus this year for criminology. This large public university is located in the town of Durham. About 76% of students finish within six years. About 10 criminology degrees were awarded at University Of New Hampshire Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their criminology degree from University Of New Hampshire Main Campus earn around $39,814 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full criminology program report for University Of New Hampshire Main Campus

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Stonehill College
Easton, MA

Stonehill College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in criminology, ranking #2. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Easton. About 76% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 41 criminology students who graduated with this degree at Stonehill College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, criminology degree recipients from Stonehill College generally make around $40,928. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. More information about a degree in criminology from Stonehill College

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Saint Anselm College
Manchester, NH

A rank of #3 makes Saint Anselm College one of the top schools for criminology. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Manchester. About 80% of students finish within six years. Saint Anselm College awarded about 34 criminology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the criminology program make about $46,814 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the criminology program at Saint Anselm College

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Central Connecticut State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best criminology schools. Central Connecticut State University is a large public school located in the suburb of New Britain. Central Connecticut State University graduates 48% of students within six years. Central Connecticut State University awarded about 105 criminology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the criminology program make about $40,713 in their early career. Central Connecticut State University graduates carry a median of $23,995 in student loans. Read more about the criminology program at Central Connecticut State University

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University Of Southern Maine is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in criminology, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Portland, University Of Southern Maine is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Southern Maine awarded about 25 criminology degrees in the most recent data year. Criminology graduates of University Of Southern Maine earn a median of $47,726 early in their careers. University Of Southern Maine graduates carry a median of $23,565 in student loans. Read more about the criminology program at University Of Southern Maine

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Framingham State University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best criminology schools. Located in the city of Framingham, Framingham State University is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. Framingham State University awarded about 41 criminology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, criminology degree recipients from Framingham State University generally make around $41,431. Students borrow a median of $25,974 to complete this degree. See the full criminology program report for Framingham State University

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Lasell College
Newton, MA

Lasell College landed the #7 spot for criminology this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Newton. About 59% of students finish within six years. Lasell College awarded about 78 criminology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, criminology degree recipients from Lasell College generally make around $88,950. Lasell College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in criminology from Lasell College

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University Of Rhode Island ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best criminology schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Kingston. About 72% of students finish within six years. About 140 criminology degrees were awarded at University Of Rhode Island in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, criminology degree recipients from University Of Rhode Island generally make around $31,729. Typical student debt for the program is $19,600. Read more about the criminology program at University Of Rhode Island

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Capital Community College earned the #9 position for criminology this year. Capital Community College is a very large public school located in the city of New Britain. There were roughly 68 criminology students who graduated with this degree at Capital Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the criminology program make about $43,086 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,059 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in criminology from Capital Community College

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University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best criminology schools. Set in the suburb of North Dartmouth, University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. There were roughly 59 criminology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth in the most recent data year. Graduates of the criminology program make about $37,535 in their early career. University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full criminology details for University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth

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Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Norwich University earned the #11 position for criminology this year. Located in the rural area of Northfield, Norwich University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 60% of students finish within six years. Norwich University awarded about 14 criminology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, criminology degree recipients from Norwich University generally make around $59,706. Typical student debt for the program is $24,103. More information about a degree in criminology from Norwich University

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Eastern Connecticut State University came in at #12 for criminology this year. Set in the town of Willimantic, Eastern Connecticut State University is a mid-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. Eastern Connecticut State University awarded about 48 criminology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, criminology degree recipients from Eastern Connecticut State University generally make around $39,705. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. See the full criminology program report for Eastern Connecticut State University

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University Of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

University Of Hartford came in at #13 for criminology this year. Set in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Hartford awarded about 17 criminology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their criminology degree from University Of Hartford earn around $51,123 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,648 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in criminology from University Of Hartford

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Emmanuel College Massachusetts landed the #14 spot for criminology this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. Emmanuel College Massachusetts graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 15 criminology students who graduated with this degree at Emmanuel College Massachusetts in the most recent data year. Students who receive their criminology degree from Emmanuel College Massachusetts earn around $36,824 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,348. See the full criminology program report for Emmanuel College Massachusetts

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 14 schools evaluated.

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