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Chicago Master's Criminal Justice Universities

Compare 4 programs at 4 universities in Chicago — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

4 universities · ranked best first

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UC University of Chicago logo

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1890

US #114 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$14,860/yr
Admission rate
4%
Earnings (10yr)
$91,885
Students
7,569
2
UI University of Illinois Chicago logo

University of Illinois Chicago

Chicago, Illinois · Public University · Est. 1983

US #128 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$10,974/yr
Admission rate
77%
Earnings (10yr)
$68,740
Students
22,170
3
LU Loyola University Chicago logo

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1870

US #133 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$36,079/yr
Admission rate
82%
Earnings (10yr)
$71,530
Students
11,737
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CS Chicago State University logo

Chicago State University

Chicago, Illinois · Public University · Est. 1867

US #761 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$12,335/yr
Admission rate
43%
Earnings (10yr)
$42,778
Students
1,384

What this subject pays

Graduates of Criminal Justice programmes report a median $35,259 two years after finishing, across 783 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $26,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for master's Criminal Justice universities in Chicago?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Chicago, University of Illinois Chicago, Loyola University Chicago. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study master's Criminal Justice universities in Chicago?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying master's Criminal Justice universities in Chicago?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

Why study in Chicago?

Filtering by Chicago keeps living costs, in-state tuition eligibility and part-time work in one place — the results above are limited to institutions located there.

About master's Criminal Justice universities in Chicago

This page lists master's Criminal Justice universities in Chicago held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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