Florida Private Criminal Justice Universities

Compare 42 programs at 20 universities in Florida — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida · Private University · Est. 1964

US #195 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $30,371/yr
Admission rate: 73%
Earnings (10yr): $59,209
Students: 7,240

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Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida · Private University · Est. 1958

US #287 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $35,639/yr
Admission rate: 58%
Earnings (10yr): $43,137
Students: 3,404

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Southeastern University

Lakeland, Florida · Private University · Est. 1935

US #401 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $31,942/yr
Admission rate: 53%
Earnings (10yr): $46,744
Students: 4,813

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Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, Florida · Private University · Est. 1889

US #540 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $21,293/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $48,364
Students: 6,721

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St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens, Florida · Private University · Est. 1961

US #601 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $26,312/yr
Admission rate: 98%
Earnings (10yr): $54,272
Students: 2,214

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Lynn University

Boca Raton, Florida · Private University · Est. 1962

US #666 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $44,089/yr
Admission rate: 73%
Earnings (10yr): $49,006
Students: 2,859

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach, Florida · Private University · Est. 1926

US #818 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $41,272/yr
Admission rate: 65%
Earnings (10yr): $84,131
Students: 7,860

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Ana G. Mendez University

Orlando, Florida · Private University

US #1021 Admissions open

Net price: $19,775/yr
Students: 4,763

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide

Daytona Beach, Florida · Private University · Est. 1926

US #1114 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $18,725/yr
Admission rate: 58%
Earnings (10yr): $84,131
Students: 9,139

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Bethune-Cookman University

Daytona Beach, Florida · Private University · Est. 1904

US #1146 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $12,030/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $38,518
Students: 2,732

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Florida Memorial University

Miami Gardens, Florida · Private University · Est. 1879

US #1200 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $23,238/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $36,624
Students: 1,183

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Webber International University

Babson Park, Florida · Private University · Est. 1927

US #1232 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $29,529/yr
Admission rate: 69%
Earnings (10yr): $45,606
Students: 813

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Strayer University-Florida

Tampa, Florida · Private University

US #1321 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $16,064/yr
Earnings (10yr): $40,092
Students: 1,107

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DeVry University-Florida

Orlando, Florida · Private University

US #1352 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $29,477/yr
Earnings (10yr): $45,987
Students: 109

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Warner University

Lake Wales, Florida · Private University · Est. 1968

US #1379 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $19,748/yr
Admission rate: 43%
Earnings (10yr): $46,086
Students: 756

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Trinity College of Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida · Private University · Est. 1974

US #1466 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $20,011/yr
Admission rate: 53%
Earnings (10yr): $37,275
Students: 386

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South University-Tampa

Tampa, Florida · Private University

US #1519 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $20,434/yr
Earnings (10yr): $34,421
Students: 388

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South University-West Palm Beach

Royal Palm Beach, Florida · Private University

US #1573 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $20,271/yr
Earnings (10yr): $34,421
Students: 251

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Albizu University-Miami

Miami, Florida · Private University

US #1577 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $19,849/yr
Admission rate: 76%
Earnings (10yr): $41,544
Students: 287

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Edward Waters University

Jacksonville, Florida · Private University · Est. 1866

US #1642 Admissions open

Net price: $13,649/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $34,782
Students: 1,087

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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 private Criminal Justice universities in Florida?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Nova Southeastern University, Florida Institute of Technology, Southeastern University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Criminal Justice universities in Florida?

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 private Criminal Justice universities in Florida?

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 Florida?

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

About private Criminal Justice universities in Florida

This page lists private Criminal Justice universities in Florida 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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