Best Criminal Justice Colleges in Michigan

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We have created a 2019 ranking of the best colleges in Michigan that offer Criminal Justice degrees to help you find a school that fits your needs. Each school's ranking is based on the compilation of our data from reliable government sources, student surveys, college graduate interviews, and editorial review. In addition, you can view our entire list of all 15 Criminal Justice schools located within Michigan. We also provide reviews, facts, and questions and answers for schools on our site and offer you access to get valuable information from colleges and universities today.

Best Criminal Justice Colleges in Michigan for 2019

Rank School Name Location Description   Rating
1 Madonna University Livonia, MI

Madonna University offers 10 Criminal Justice Degree programs. It's a small private university in a small city. In 2015, 137 students graduated in the study area of Criminal Justice with students earning 127 Bachelor's degrees, 9 Certificates degrees, 1 Master's degree.

Based on 12 Reviews
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2 Siena Heights University Adrian, MI

Siena Heights University offers 2 Criminal Justice Degree programs. It's a small private university in a far away town. In 2015, 93 students graduated in the study area of Criminal Justice with students earning 92 Bachelor's degrees, and 1 Associate's degree.

Based on 8 Reviews
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3 Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI

Western Michigan University offers 2 Criminal Justice Degree programs. It's a large public university in a small city. In 2015, 149 students graduated in the study area of Criminal Justice with students earning 149 Bachelor's degrees.

Based on 56 Reviews
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4 Wayne State University Detroit, MI

Wayne State University offers 3 Criminal Justice Degree programs. It's a large public university in a large city. In 2015, 142 students graduated in the study area of Criminal Justice with students earning 125 Bachelor's degrees, and 17 Master's degrees.

Based on 16 Reviews
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5 Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI

Northern Michigan University offers 4 Criminal Justice Degree programs. It's a medium sized public university in a remote town. In 2015, 108 students graduated in the study area of Criminal Justice with students earning 74 Bachelor's degrees, 24 Associate's degrees, and 10 Master's degrees.

Based on 28 Reviews
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6 University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI

University of Detroit Mercy offers 3 Criminal Justice Degree programs. It's a medium sized private university in a large city. In 2015, 26 students graduated in the study area of Criminal Justice with students earning 21 Bachelor's degrees, and 5 Master's degrees.

Based on 12 Reviews
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7 University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI

University of Michigan-Dearborn offers 1 Criminal Justice Degree program. It's a medium sized public university in a small city. In 2015, 52 students graduated in the study area of Criminal Justice with students earning 52 Bachelor's degrees.

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8 Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI

Saginaw Valley State University offers 2 Criminal Justice Degree programs. It's a medium sized public university in a outlying rural. In 2015, 94 students graduated in the study area of Criminal Justice with students earning 94 Bachelor's degrees.

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9 Olivet College Olivet, MI

Olivet College offers 2 Criminal Justice Degree programs. It's a very small private university in a far away rural. In 2015, 40 students graduated in the study area of Criminal Justice with students earning 40 Bachelor's degrees.

Based on 4 Reviews
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10 Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI

Davenport University offers 3 Criminal Justice Degree programs. It's a medium sized private university in a large suburb. In 2015, 23 students graduated in the study area of Criminal Justice with students earning 16 Bachelor's degrees, 7 Associate's degrees.

Based on 4 Reviews
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School Logo School Name Average tuition Student Teacher Ratio Enrolled Students
Madonna University Madonna University Livonia, MI
4/5 		19 : 1 3,704
Siena Heights University Siena Heights University Adrian, MI
4/5 		20 : 1 2,707
Western Michigan University Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI
3/5 		23 : 1 23,529
Wayne State University Wayne State University Detroit, MI
3/5 		14 : 1 27,140
Northern Michigan University Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI
3/5 		24 : 1 8,303
University of Detroit Mercy University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI
5/5 		12 : 1 4,920
University of Michigan-Dearborn University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI
3/5 		23 : 1 9,066
Saginaw Valley State University Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI
3/5 		22 : 1 9,633
Olivet College Olivet College Olivet, MI
5/5 		19 : 1 1,014
Davenport University Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI
4/5 		34 : 1 8,142
Marygrove College Marygrove College Detroit, MI
4/5 		15 : 1 1,380
Concordia University-Ann Arbor Concordia University-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI
5/5 		14 : 1 899
Southwestern Michigan College Southwestern Michigan College Dowagiac, MI
2/5 		28 : 1 2,348
Bay de Noc Community College Bay de Noc Community College Escanaba, MI
2/5 		27 : 1 1,853
Kaplan Career Institute-Dearborn Kaplan Career Institute-Dearborn Detroit, MI

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  • Grand Canyon University
    Program Descriptions
    • B.A. in Government with an Emphasis in Legal Studies
    • B.A. in Government with an Emphasis in State and Local Public Policy
    • B.S. in Justice Studies
    • B.S. in Public Safety and Emergency Management
    • M.S. in Leadership: Disaster Preparedness & Executive Fire Leadership
    • Master of Public Administration with an Emphasis in Government and Policy
    B.A. in Government with an Emphasis in Legal Studies
    The fascinating and expansive arena of law represents diversity among academic backgrounds. From the paralegal professions to the demanding rigor of law school, the legal domain shares a common set of interdisciplinary themes that are essential for success in these disciplines. Rooted in the study of politics, policy and law, GCU's government degree in legal studies blends an interdisciplinary curriculum with communication, philosophy and business. It serves as a pre-law degree that offers a foundation in ethical leadership and the knowledge to excel in law school.
    B.A. in Government with an Emphasis in State and Local Public Policy
    As the 21st century drives us forward, a push toward greater transparency and effective governance reflects upon the standing of distinguished policy makers and administrators in the legislative branches. The age of information and the innovative, open forums of communication – blogs, social media and the internet as a whole – demand a comprehensive understanding of the political forces in this arena. The bachelor's degree in government for state and local public policy envisions strong political leadership, which improves and makes a difference in the lives of people in their communities. The program, which serves as an alternative to a political science degree, explores the scope of governance and democracy through patterns of political behavior.
    B.S. in Justice Studies
    Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies prepares students to enter careers in law enforcement, governmental and private agencies, research, social work, political science, and a variety of other fields. Graduates will be able to describe the components of the justice system from a systems perspective, including function, organization, issues, practices, and interrelationship of law enforcement agencies, the courts, and the corrections system.
    B.S. in Public Safety and Emergency Management
    Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Public Safety and Emergency Management program is a bachelor’s degree completion program that provides a theoretical and applied approach to the professional education of students, while ensuring relevance to the homeland security and public safety industries. The program emphasizes the fundamentals of emergency management while providing an interdisciplinary course of study in the skills and practices of emergency planning and management. Candidates for the degree include those working in or desirous of working in one of several fields, including emergency management, fire protection, emergency medical response, law enforcement, environmental health and safety, and other related fields. The program highlights the application of research methodology; the utilization of communication skills at the personal, professional, and public level; and the development of professional skills and knowledge in the fields of public safety and emergency management.
    M.S. in Leadership: Disaster Preparedness & Executive Fire Leadership
    Grand Canyon University’s Master of Science in Leadership with an Emphasis in Disaster Preparedness and Executive Fire Leadership provides students with the skills to develop professionally and gain self-confidence in their own leadership styles. The program offers an opportunity for graduates of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program (NFA-EEOP) to complete a graduate degree. Students learn to integrate a conceptual foundation for an executive leadership role that emphasizes the immediate application of ethical and practical leadership skills as well as disaster preparation and crisis management. Environmental issues directly related to leadership skills development and content required of leaders in the area of emergency public safety and disaster preparedness will also be addressed.
    Master of Public Administration with an Emphasis in Government and Policy
    The Master of Public Administration with an emphasis in Government and Policy prepares students for careers in the public sector. The program is targeted at individuals working or desirous of finding employment in all levels of government. The core coursework gives students the opportunity to apply administrative skills in the areas of economics, leadership, human capital development, and governance within the public sector environment. Emphasis courses will challenge students to identify and provide solutions for the unique issues facing public sector organizations in the areas of financial management, inter-agency cooperation, policy and law.
  • South University
    Program Descriptions
    • Legal Studies (BS)
    • Paralegal Studies (AS)
    Legal Studies (BS)
    The Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies degree program at South University provides students with a number of academic options. Individuals with an associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies, or those who are currently pursuing an associate’s degree in any major, may transfer into the Legal Studies bachelor’s degree program. Students with no prior paralegal education may take the full baccalaureate program.
    Paralegal Studies (AS)
    The Paralegal degree program is designed to provide educational training for individuals to serve as paralegals or legal assistants. The Paralegal degree consists of specialized course work and a supervised externship in selected legal settings such as law firms, real estate and title companies, banks and state or federal governmental agencies. Practical training from the South University Paralegal degree program prepares graduates working under the supervision of a licensed attorney to perform many tasks in a legal office, including but not limited to, interviewing clients and witnesses, preparing legal documents and otherwise assisting attorneys with the preparation of their cases.

Additional Criminal Justice Degree Facts for Michigan Schools

Michigan Schools offering online Criminal Justice degrees

Online Criminal Justice degrees are available at a variety of different schools with as many as 142 degrees earned at the most popular school. Read more below about all schools that have offered online Criminal Justice degrees. If you are interested learning more about getting a degree online, check out our page dedicated to online degree information.

Certificate
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Bachelor's
Master's
Doctoral
School Name Certificate Associate's Bachelor's Master's Doctoral
Wayne State University 0 0 125 17 0
Siena Heights University 0 0 92 0 0
Northern Michigan University 0 0 0 10 0
How many Michigan schools offer online Criminal Justice degrees?
  • 2 Bachelor's
  • 2 Master's

What Criminal Justice degree programs were earned in Michigan?

Degree Level Program Length Colleges Graduates
Associate's 2-year Length 7 Colleges 41 Graduates
Bachelor's 4-year Length 12 Colleges 804 Graduates
Certificates < 1 year Length 2 Colleges 9 Graduates
Master's 1+ years Length 4 Colleges 33 Graduates
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