by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study criminal justice and corrections, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 11 schools ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing criminal justice and corrections, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students: affordability and veteran financial benefits (including GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon support), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community. So you can compare your options, College Factual evaluated colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Our analysis ranked Bellarmine University the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in criminal justice and corrections. It scores 74.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 57.5, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about criminal justice and corrections at Bellarmine University
CUNY Queensborough Community College is a great choice for veterans pursuing criminal justice and corrections, landing the #2 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 71.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full criminal justice and corrections report for CUNY Queensborough Community College
Veteran students seeking a strong criminal justice and corrections program will find one at Long Island University, which ranked #3. Long Island University scores 67.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 65.1, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the criminal justice and corrections program at Long Island University
Clayton State University is a great choice for veterans pursuing criminal justice and corrections, landing the #4 spot this year. Clayton State University scores 66.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full criminal justice and corrections report for Clayton State University
American InterContinental University System came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best criminal justice and corrections colleges for veterans. It scores 66.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
Read more about criminal justice and corrections at American InterContinental University System
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Middle Georgia State University came in at #6 for veteran criminal justice and corrections students this year. Middle Georgia State University scores 65.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the criminal justice and corrections program at Middle Georgia State University
Loyola University Chicago placed #7 among the best criminal justice and corrections colleges for veterans. It scores 65.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 52.4, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about criminal justice and corrections at Loyola University Chicago
Charter Oak State College came in at #8 for veteran criminal justice and corrections students this year. It scores 65.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 0.0. See the full criminal justice and corrections report for Charter Oak State College
St Clair County Community College placed #9 among the best criminal justice and corrections colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 58.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about criminal justice and corrections at St Clair County Community College
American InterContinental University-Atlanta came in at #10 for veteran criminal justice and corrections students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 54.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
More about the criminal justice and corrections program at American InterContinental University-Atlanta
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Eureka College placed #11 among the best criminal justice and corrections colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 45.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 95.5, with a veteran-resources score of 0.0. Read more about criminal justice and corrections at Eureka College
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
We measure this ranking on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying criminal justice and corrections: affordability and veteran financial benefits (GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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