by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 18 schools in New Jersey to determine which ones were the best for criminal justice & corrections students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,466 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The criminal justice bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different 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 bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
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 bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey list, to help you choose the best school for you.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in criminal justice & corrections.
It is hard to beat Rowan University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in criminal justice & corrections. Rowan is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Glassboro.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the criminal justice program state that they receive average early career income of $33,254.
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It is hard to beat Rutgers University - Newark if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in criminal justice & corrections. Rutgers Newark is a fairly large public university located in the city of Newark.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the criminal justice program state that they receive average early career earnings of $34,611.
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Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a good option for students interested in a bachelor's degree in criminal justice & corrections. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public university with a very large student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the criminal justice program report average early career income of $34,611.
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Rutgers University - Camden is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in criminal justice & corrections. Located in the city of Camden, Rutgers Camden is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the criminal justice program report average early career income of $34,611.
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TCNJ is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Ewing.
Soon after graduating, criminal justice bachelor's recipients generally make an average of $36,070 at the beginning of their careers.
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Kean is a large public university located in the suburb of Union.
Bachelor's recipients from the criminal justice & corrections program at Kean University get $4,773 above the average college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.
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Located in the suburb of Wayne, William Paterson University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the criminal justice program state that they receive average early career wages of $35,864.
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Located in the large suburb of Woodland Park, Berkeley College - Woodland Park is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the criminal justice program state that they receive average early career earnings of $32,721.
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Located in the suburb of South Orange, Seton Hall is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.
After graduating, criminal justice bachelor's recipients usually make about $27,167 in the first five years of their career.
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Located in the large city of Jersey City, NJCU is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the criminal justice program state that they receive average early career income of $34,027.
More information about a bachelor’s in criminal justice & corrections from New Jersey City UniversityExplore all the Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 275 | 3,973 |
| Pennsylvania | 274 | 2,285 |
| Maryland | 207 | 731 |
| Delaware | 130 | 117 |
| District of Columbia | 126 | 293 |
One of 4 majors within the Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting area of study, Criminal Justice & Corrections has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Studies | 821 |
| Criminal Justice | 329 |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 246 |
| Other Corrections & Criminal Justice | 70 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 106 |
| Other Homeland Security | 25 |
| Fire Protection | 21 |
| Security Science and Technology | 19 |
