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2026 Best Other Corrections & Criminal Justice Schools in the New England Region

5 Colleges in the United States
2,200 Other Corrections & Criminal Justice Degrees Awarded
$48,891 Avg Early-Career Salary

Other Corrections & Criminal Justice degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 17 schools to find the best for other corrections & criminal justice students.

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

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall other corrections & criminal justice education in the New England Region.

Top Schools in Other Corrections & Criminal Justice

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Our analysis ranked Boston University the best school in the country for a degree in other corrections & criminal justice. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. About 89% of students finish within six years. About 17 other corrections & criminal justice degrees were awarded at Boston University in the most recent year. Students who receive their other corrections & criminal justice degree from Boston University earn around $63,965 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,232 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in other corrections & criminal justice from Boston University

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A rank of #2 makes Northeastern University one of the top schools for other corrections & criminal justice. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Northeastern University graduates 90% of students within six years. There were roughly 39 other corrections & criminal justice students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern University in the most recent data year. Other Corrections & Criminal Justice graduates of Northeastern University earn a median of $49,316 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,809. More information about a degree in other corrections & criminal justice from Northeastern University

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Suffolk University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in other corrections & criminal justice, landing the #3 spot this year. Suffolk University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. Suffolk University awarded about 38 other corrections & criminal justice degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, other corrections & criminal justice degree recipients from Suffolk University generally make around $50,806. Students borrow a median of $26,670 to complete this degree. See the full other corrections & criminal justice program report for Suffolk University

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Keene State College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best other corrections & criminal justice schools. Located in the town of Keene, Keene State College is a mid-sized public university. Keene State College graduates 60% of students within six years. Keene State College awarded about 26 other corrections & criminal justice degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other corrections & criminal justice program make about $42,053 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. See the full other corrections & criminal justice program report for Keene State College

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Students looking for a strong other corrections & criminal justice program will find one at Southern New Hampshire University, which ranked #5. Set in the suburb of Manchester, Southern New Hampshire University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. Southern New Hampshire University awarded about 2,029 other corrections & criminal justice degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other corrections & criminal justice program make about $49,253 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,616. More information about a degree in other corrections & criminal justice from Southern New Hampshire University

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Fisher College
Boston, MA

Fisher College placed #6 among the best other corrections & criminal justice schools. Set in the city of Boston, Fisher College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 25% of students finish within six years. Fisher College awarded about 31 other corrections & criminal justice degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their other corrections & criminal justice degree from Fisher College earn around $45,695 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full other corrections & criminal justice details for Fisher College

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University Of Maine At Presque Isle placed #7 among the best other corrections & criminal justice schools. Located in the rural area of Presque Isle, University Of Maine At Presque Isle is a mid-sized public university. About 24% of students finish within six years. University Of Maine At Presque Isle awarded about 20 other corrections & criminal justice degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the other corrections & criminal justice program make about $41,148 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,434. See the full other corrections & criminal justice program report for University Of Maine At Presque Isle

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 17 schools evaluated.

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