54 Best Public Professional Criminal Justice Universities in the USA

Compare 104 programs at 54 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida · Public University · Est. 1851

US #23 QS World #561 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $11,297/yr
Admission rate: 24%
Earnings (10yr): $61,675
Students: 32,212

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Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1884

US #32 QS World #631 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $28,198/yr
Admission rate: 80%
Earnings (10yr): $63,727
Students: 20,970

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University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Norman, Oklahoma · Public University · Est. 1890

US #34 QS World #701 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $15,300/yr
Admission rate: 77%
Earnings (10yr): $63,126
Students: 22,734

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Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Tempe, Arizona · Public University · Est. 1885

US #41 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $14,967/yr
Admission rate: 90%
Earnings (10yr): $62,668
Students: 64,674

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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1819

US #42 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $25,648/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $54,810
Students: 29,882

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University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia · Public University · Est. 1819

US #63 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $21,565/yr
Admission rate: 17%
Earnings (10yr): $86,863
Students: 17,597

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Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia · Public University · Est. 1968

US #83 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $23,433/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $58,128
Students: 20,753

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Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana · Public University · Est. 2023

US #86 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $11,668/yr
Admission rate: 76%
Earnings (10yr): $55,198
Students: 13,830

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Western Oregon University

Monmouth, Oregon · Public University · Est. 1856

US #101 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $17,237/yr
Admission rate: 98%
Earnings (10yr): $51,815
Students: 3,103

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Portland State University

Portland, Oregon · Public University · Est. 1946

US #107 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $9,552/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $57,906
Students: 13,182

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University of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1872

US #112 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $17,249/yr
Admission rate: 92%
Earnings (10yr): $50,632
Students: 9,770

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University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida · Public University · Est. 1963

US #113 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $10,411/yr
Admission rate: 40%
Earnings (10yr): $58,308
Students: 59,146

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University of South Carolina-Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina · Public University · Est. 1801

US #115 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $22,811/yr
Admission rate: 60%
Earnings (10yr): $62,177
Students: 29,820

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Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona · Public University · Est. 1899

US #118 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $14,158/yr
Admission rate: 90%
Earnings (10yr): $54,384
Students: 22,903

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Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, Missouri · Public University · Est. 1905

US #125 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $17,613/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $49,827
Students: 13,313

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University of North Texas

Denton, Texas · Public University · Est. 1890

US #127 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $15,649/yr
Admission rate: 72%
Earnings (10yr): $57,010
Students: 34,341

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University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks, Alaska · Public University · Est. 1917

US #130 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $10,892/yr
Earnings (10yr): $48,866
Students: 4,207

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University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri · Public University · Est. 1871

US #139 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $14,462/yr
Admission rate: 64%
Earnings (10yr): $49,560
Students: 5,648

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Boise State University

Boise, Idaho · Public University · Est. 1932

US #140 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $21,610/yr
Admission rate: 87%
Earnings (10yr): $51,658
Students: 17,674

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San Diego State University

San Diego, California · Public University · Est. 1897

US #148 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $15,364/yr
Admission rate: 36%
Earnings (10yr): $64,909
Students: 35,377

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Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana · Public University · Est. 1918

US #149 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $14,940/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $51,833
Students: 13,988

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San Francisco State University

San Francisco, California · Public University · Est. 1899

US #155 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $12,278/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $68,077
Students: 18,639

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University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Lowell, Massachusetts · Public University · Est. 1975

US #156 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $17,163/yr
Admission rate: 83%
Earnings (10yr): $64,874
Students: 11,434

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East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina · Public University · Est. 1907

US #167 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,739/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $55,146
Students: 19,896

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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 public Professional Criminal Justice universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Florida State University, Temple University, University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study public Professional Criminal Justice universities in the USA?

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 public Professional Criminal Justice universities in the USA?

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.

About public Professional Criminal Justice universities in the USA

This page lists public Professional Criminal Justice universities in the USA 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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