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South Carolina Private Criminal Justice Universities

Compare 18 programs at 11 universities in South Carolina — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

11 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1
BJ Bob Jones University logo

Bob Jones University

Greenville, South Carolina · Private University · Est. 1927

US #328 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$16,641/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$44,354
Students
2,005
2
CS Charleston Southern University logo

Charleston Southern University

Charleston, South Carolina · Private University · Est. 1964

US #606 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$21,666/yr
Admission rate
96%
Earnings (10yr)
$45,898
Students
2,893
3
NG North Greenville University logo

North Greenville University

Tigerville, South Carolina · Private University · Est. 1891

US #932 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$21,063/yr
Admission rate
67%
Earnings (10yr)
$43,035
Students
1,819
4
NC Newberry College logo

Newberry College

Newberry, South Carolina · Private University · Est. 1856

US #1079 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$21,656/yr
Admission rate
90%
Earnings (10yr)
$48,040
Students
1,479
5
BC Benedict College logo

Benedict College

Columbia, South Carolina · Private University · Est. 1870

US #1110 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$18,250/yr
Admission rate
96%
Earnings (10yr)
$31,902
Students
1,536
6
VU Voorhees University logo

Voorhees University

Denmark, South Carolina · Private University · Est. 1897

US #1181 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$13,335/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$35,339
Students
440
7
CU Claflin University logo

Claflin University

Orangeburg, South Carolina · Private University · Est. 1869

US #1217 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$17,800/yr
Admission rate
65%
Earnings (10yr)
$40,304
Students
1,706
8
SU Strayer University-South Carolina logo

Strayer University-South Carolina

Greenville, South Carolina · Private University

US #1342 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$17,979/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$40,092
Students
1,868
9
AU Allen University logo

Allen University

Columbia, South Carolina · Private University · Est. 1870

US #1494 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$10,972/yr
Admission rate
73%
Earnings (10yr)
$30,497
Students
576
10
MC Morris College logo

Morris College

Sumter, South Carolina · Private University · Est. 1908

US #1532 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$20,555/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$30,614
Students
383
11
SU South University-Columbia logo

South University-Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina · Private University

US #1534 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$27,693/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$34,421
Students
450

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 South Carolina?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Bob Jones University, Charleston Southern University, North Greenville 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 South Carolina?

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 South Carolina?

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 South Carolina?

Filtering by South Carolina 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 South Carolina

This page lists private Criminal Justice universities in South Carolina 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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