Independent directory of US criminal justice, criminology and forensic degrees
Schools with at least one verified program. Each holds a current institutional accreditation recorded in the U.S. Department of Education's accreditation database (DAPIP). FEPAC accreditation of forensic science programs is shown separately, only where FEPAC lists the program.
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Listed alphabetically by school. This directory is not a ranking. What we list
Boston, MAPrivate nonprofitAccredited: NECHE
Northeastern University's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice in Boston offers a BS in Criminology and Criminal Justice, an MS in Criminology and Criminal Justice (Arlington, Boston and online listings) and a PhD in Criminology and Justice Policy.
Powell, WYPublicAccredited: HLC
Northwest College in Powell, Wyoming, offers associate degrees in criminal justice (AAS and AA), a Bachelor of Applied Science in Criminal Justice Studies delivered in HyFlex formats, and an associate degree in conservation law enforcement.
Muscle Shoals, ALPublicAccredited: SACSCOC
Northwest Shoals Community College in northwest Alabama lists one criminal justice program in its 2026-2027 catalog, an Associate in Applied Science offered at its Phil Campbell and Shoals campuses.
Fort Lauderdale, FLPrivate nonprofitAccredited: SACSCOC
Nova Southeastern University's Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice lists a BS (online or on campus), a fully online MS and a fully online PhD in Criminal Justice; the College of Psychology lists a fully online MS in Forensic Psychology.
Auburn Hills, MIPublicAccredited: HLC
Oakland Community College in Auburn Hills, Michigan lists three Associate in Applied Science options in Criminal Justice (Generalist, Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Law Enforcement), each available in a traditional format or a 100% online version.
Rochester Hills, MIPublicAccredited: HLC
Oakland University (Rochester Hills, Michigan) offers an in-person Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice in its Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work and Criminal Justice, with optional homeland security and cybersecurity concentrations.
Athens, OHPublicAccredited: HLC
Ohio University offers a degree-completion BS in Criminal Justice, an applied associate degree in Law Enforcement Technology, a Forensic Chemistry BS in the chemistry department, and a Sociology-Criminology BA.
La Junta, COPublicAccredited: HLC
Otero College is a public community college in La Junta, Colorado. Its catalog lists an Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice and a Law Enforcement Associate of Applied Science that includes a peace officer training academy.
University Park, PAPublicAccredited: MSCHE
Penn State offers criminal justice, criminology and forensic science degrees from associate to doctoral level across several campuses and through its online World Campus.
West Lafayette, INPublicAccredited: HLC
Purdue University Global offers an online Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Science (with six optional concentrations) and Master of Science in Criminal Justice.
Nashua, NHPrivate nonprofitAccredited: NECHE
Rivier University in Nashua, New Hampshire offers on-campus bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice (four-year and three-year applied) and Forensic Science.
Bristol, RIPrivate nonprofitAccredited: NECHE
Roger Williams University's School of Justice Studies lists a Criminal Justice major, a Forensic Science major and an M.S. in Criminal Justice; the Extension School offers an Associate and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, and the School of Social and Natural Sciences offers an M.A. in Forensic Mental Health Counseling.
Fairfield, CTPrivate nonprofitAccredited: NECHE
Sacred Heart University lists a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (on campus/hybrid, with a part-time online degree completion option) and an online Master of Arts in Criminology & Criminal Justice.
Davenport, IAPrivate nonprofitAccredited: HLC
Saint Ambrose University (Davenport, Iowa) offers an on-campus Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Psychology, and a forensics concentration within its chemistry majors.
Saint Leo, FLPrivate nonprofitAccredited: SACSCOC
Saint Leo University is a private university in Florida whose College of Arts, Sciences, and Allied Services lists criminal justice degrees from associate to master's level, on campus, online and at education centers.
Salem, WVPrivate for-profitAccredited: HLC
Salem University in Salem, West Virginia offers an associate, a bachelor's and a master's degree in criminal justice, with specializations including administration of justice, crime scene investigation and forensic science.
Huntsville, TXPublicAccredited: SACSCOC
Sam Houston State University offers criminal justice and forensic science degrees through its College of Criminal Justice and related colleges, in person at Huntsville and online.
Seattle, WAPrivate nonprofitAccredited: NWCCU
Seattle University's Department of Criminal Justice, Criminology, and Forensics in Seattle, Washington offers bachelor's degrees in criminal justice and criminology, forensic psychology and forensic science, and a master's degree in criminal justice offered in person and online.
Knoxville, TNPrivate for-profitAccredited: SACSCOC
South College is a private for-profit college headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee. Its Legal Studies area lists associate, bachelor's and master's degrees in criminal justice.
Lincoln, NEPublicAccredited: HLC
Southeast Community College in Nebraska lists a Criminal Justice program with A.A. and A.A.S. options at Beatrice, Lincoln and online, with specializations in corrections and in law enforcement and homeland security.