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2026 Best Criminology Schools in Connecticut

3 Colleges in the United States
218 Criminology Degrees Awarded
$43,657 Avg Early-Career Salary

Criminology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their criminology programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for criminology students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Criminology in Connecticut

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall criminology education in Connecticut.

Top Schools in Criminology

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Central Connecticut State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in criminology. Set in the suburb of New Britain, Central Connecticut State University is a large public institution. About 48% of students finish within six years. About 83 criminology degrees were awarded at Central Connecticut State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, criminology degree recipients from Central Connecticut State University generally make around $40,713. Central Connecticut State University graduates carry a median of $23,995 in student loans. More information about a degree in criminology from Central Connecticut State University

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Eastern Connecticut State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in criminology, ranking #2. Set in the town of Willimantic, Eastern Connecticut State University is a mid-sized public institution. About 57% of students finish within six years. Eastern Connecticut State University awarded about 33 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. Get the full criminology details for Eastern Connecticut State University

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Capital Community College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best criminology schools. Set in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public institution. About 83 criminology degrees were awarded at Capital Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the criminology program make about $43,086 in their early career. Capital Community College graduates carry a median of $12,059 in student loans. See the full criminology program report for Capital Community College

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University Of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

Students looking for a strong criminology program will find one at University Of Hartford, which ranked #4. Located in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 58% of students finish within six years. About 19 criminology degrees were awarded at University Of Hartford in the most recent year. Students who receive their criminology degree from University Of Hartford earn around $51,123 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,648. More information about a degree in criminology from University Of Hartford

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 4 schools evaluated.

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