Best Criminal Justice Colleges in New York

We have created a 2021 ranking of the best colleges in New York 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 22 Criminal Justice schools located within New York. 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 New York for 2021

Rank	School Name	Location		Rating
1	SUNY at Albany	Albany, NY	Image by UAlbany SUNY at Albany offers 4 Criminal Justice Degree programs. It's a large public university in a small city. In 2015, 185 students graduated in the study area of Criminal Justice with students earning 140 Bachelor's degrees, 35 Master's degrees, and 10 Doctoral degrees.	Based on 28 Reviews	Read more: SUNY at Albany Reviews
2	SUNY College at Brockport	Brockport, NY	SUNY College at Brockport offers 2 Criminal Justice Degree programs. It's a medium sized public university in a outlying town. In 2015, 151 students graduated in the study area of Criminal Justice with students earning 151 Bachelor's degrees.	Based on 16 Reviews	Read more: SUNY College at Brockport Reviews
3	SUNY Oneonta	Oneonta, NY	SUNY Oneonta offers 2 Criminal Justice Degree programs. It's a medium sized public university in a remote town. In 2015, 96 students graduated in the study area of Criminal Justice with students earning 96 Bachelor's degrees.	Based on 12 Reviews	Read more: SUNY Oneonta Reviews
4	SUNY College at Plattsburgh	Plattsburgh, NY	SUNY College at Plattsburgh offers 2 Criminal Justice Degree programs. It's a medium sized public university in a far away town. In 2015, 110 students graduated in the study area of Criminal Justice with students earning 110 Bachelor's degrees.	Based on 8 Reviews	Read more: SUNY College at Plattsburgh Reviews
5	SUNY College at Oswego	Oswego, NY	SUNY College at Oswego offers 2 Criminal Justice Degree programs. It's a medium sized public university in a far away town. In 2015, 106 students graduated in the study area of Criminal Justice with students earning 106 Bachelor's degrees.	Based on 20 Reviews	Read more: SUNY College at Oswego Reviews
6	SUNY Buffalo State	Buffalo, NY	SUNY Buffalo State offers 3 Criminal Justice Degree programs. It's a medium sized public university in a large city. In 2015, 150 students graduated in the study area of Criminal Justice with students earning 146 Bachelor's degrees, and 4 Master's degrees.	Based on 52 Reviews	Read more: SUNY Buffalo State Reviews
7	ASA College	Brooklyn, NY	ASA College offers 1 Criminal Justice Degree program. It's a medium sized private college in a large city. In 2015, 226 students graduated in the study area of Criminal Justice with students earning 226 Associate's degrees.		Read more: ASA College Reviews
8	Molloy College	Rockville Centre, NY	Molloy College offers 2 Criminal Justice Degree programs. It's a medium sized private university in a large suburb. In 2015, 53 students graduated in the study area of Criminal Justice with students earning 35 Bachelor's degrees, and 18 Master's degrees.		Read more: Molloy College Reviews
9	SUNY at Fredonia	Fredonia, NY	SUNY at Fredonia offers 2 Criminal Justice Degree programs. It's a medium sized public university in a far away town. In 2015, 58 students graduated in the study area of Criminal Justice with students earning 58 Bachelor's degrees.	Based on 16 Reviews	Read more: SUNY at Fredonia Reviews
10	Adelphi University	Garden City, NY	Adelphi University offers 2 Criminal Justice Degree programs. It's a medium sized private university in a large suburb. In 2015, 32 students graduated in the study area of Criminal Justice with students earning 32 Bachelor's degrees.		Read more: Adelphi University Reviews

List of all Criminal Justice Colleges in New York

School Name	Average tuition	Student Teacher Ratio	Enrolled Students
SUNY at Albany Albany, NY	3/5	22 : 1	17,178
SUNY College at Brockport Brockport, NY	2/5	20 : 1	8,161
SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, NY	2/5	19 : 1	6,119
SUNY College at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY	2/5	17 : 1	5,718
SUNY College at Oswego Oswego, NY	2/5	19 : 1	7,937
SUNY Buffalo State Buffalo, NY	2/5	20 : 1	10,330
ASA College Brooklyn, NY	3/5	34 : 1	4,541
Molloy College Rockville Centre, NY	5/5	14 : 1	4,894
SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, NY	3/5	16 : 1	4,842
Adelphi University Garden City, NY	5/5	14 : 1	7,256
Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY	5/5	15 : 1	16,639
Morrisville State College Morrisville, NY	2/5	18 : 1	2,940
SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica, NY	2/5	16 : 1	2,779
St Francis College Brooklyn Heights, NY	4/5	16 : 1	2,672
Nyack College Nyack, NY	5/5	18 : 1	2,664
SUNY College of Technology at Delhi Delhi, NY	2/5	20 : 1	3,457
SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam, NY	2/5	15 : 1	3,904
Cazenovia College Cazenovia, NY	5/5	19 : 1	1,072
Finger Lakes Community College Canandaigua, NY	2/5	35 : 1	6,755
Herkimer County Community College Herkimer, NY	2/5	36 : 1	3,019
Hilbert College Hamburg, NY	4/5	15 : 1	946
Columbia-Greene Community College Hudson, NY	2/5	29 : 1	1,777

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Program Descriptions
- AA: Paralegal Studies
- BS: Criminal Justice: Forensics
- BS: Criminal Justice: Homeland Security
- BS: Criminal Justice: Public Administration
- BS: Criminal Justice: Youth Corrections
- BS: Paralegal Studies
- CERT: Criminal Justice
- CERT: Paralegal Studies
- CERT: Public Policy
- Master of Science in Criminal Justice - Command College
- MA Public Policy: Campaigns and Elections
- MA Public Policy: International Affairs
- MA Public Policy: Middle East Affairs
- MA Public Policy: Public Administration
- MA: Human Services: Criminal Justice
- MA: Public Policy
- Master of Busi Admn: Criminal Justice
- MS: Criminal Justice: Public Administration
AA: Paralegal Studies

Looking to pursue a career in the field of law? Liberty’s Associate of Arts in Paralegal Studies will prepare you for the legal career you have always wanted through a 60-credit-hour program. Courses are designed and taught by practicing lawyers and will equip you to succeed in the expanding field of law. Through this program you will develop strong professional skills, a firm foundation in ethics, and competency in the foundations of law, contemporary worldviews, rhetoric and real estate. Potential Career Options: Administration, Casework, Corrections, Counseling, Juvenile Justice, Probation and Parole, Social Services, Victim Advocacy

BS: Criminal Justice: Forensics

Liberty University Online’s Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice – Crime Scene Investigation program provides a solid foundation of both knowledge and skills to equip you for a career in the criminal investigative field. Through Liberty’s forensic program, you will develop a foundational understanding of law enforcement, the internal workings of the criminal justice system, and its response to different types of crime. While earning your degree, you will develop skills in scientific and analytical practices of forensics and law. Knowledge and experience gained through courses will prepare you to serve effectively as an expert in the field of forensics.

BS: Criminal Justice: Homeland Security

Liberty University Online’s Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security program provides a solid foundation of the knowledge and skills necessary to serve and protect your community and country. Focus your understanding on an exciting challenge, learning what it takes to serve in areas such as security, transportation disaster response, anti-terrorism, and intelligence. Gain an understanding of the internal workings of the criminal justice system to serve at the local, state, or federal level. While earning your degree, you will develop professional skills in research and development, ensuring the most relevant and comprehensive information to succeed in your career. Knowledge and experience gained through courses will prepare you to serve effectively as an expert in the field.

BS: Criminal Justice: Public Administration

Liberty University Online’s Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice – Public Administration program prepares you for an effective career as a public servant in a growing field. Through Liberty’s program, you will gain foundational knowledge and skills regarding the management and structure of the criminal justice system as it relates to controversial issues and the general public. Courses will strengthen your leadership and public management skills as you learn to develop responses and solutions to difficult situations, emphasizing the importance of applying ethics to practices and integrating faith with learning in a professional atmosphere.

BS: Criminal Justice: Youth Corrections

Liberty University Online’s Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice – Youth Corrections program provides you with a solid foundation of knowledge and skills for a rewarding career working with youth in the local, state, or federal juvenile justice system. Through Liberty’s youth corrections program, you will gain an understanding of the internal workings of the criminal justice system and its response to youth in the criminal system. While earning your degree, you will develop professional skills in correctional procedures, as well as cultural and sociological diversity, ensuring the most relevant and comprehensive information needed to impact the lives of today’s youth. Knowledge and experience gained through courses will prepare you to serve effectively as an expert in the field of youth corrections.

BS: Paralegal Studies

Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies will offer you the opportunity to excel in a growing career field. This 120-credit-hour program is designed and taught by practicing lawyers who know what it takes to succeed in the field of law. This challenging profession demands strong professional skills, a firm foundation in ethics and a foundational knowledge of law. This program develops your competency in the foundations of law, contemporary worldviews, rhetoric and real estate. Course topics and assignments will train you in practical skills, such as writing and filing a deposition and performing a title search. Going beyond the basics, you will learn to analyze and handle ethical dilemmas from a biblical perspective and utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Potential Career Options: Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Law Clerk, Claims Adjuster, Title Examiner or Researcher

CERT: Criminal Justice

The Certificate in Criminal Justice teaches the skills necessary for a wide variety of careers within the criminal justice system. This program emphasizes oral and written communication skills as well as leadership and management abilities.

CERT: Paralegal Studies

A Certificate in Paralegal Studies develops the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in this growing career field. Students will develop competency in various areas of the law including the foundations of law, contemporary worldviews, rhetoric, and real estate. Credits earned in this program can also be put toward a bachelor`s degree.

CERT: Public Policy

The Certificate in Public Policy develops skills necessary for careers in public administration, government, and politics. This program strengthens critical thinking skills and improves the student`s comprehension of the issues facing today’s society. Course credit earned in this program can be directly applied to a Master of Arts in Public Policy.

Master of Science in Criminal Justice - Command College

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice is designed to prepare students for a career in the criminal justice system as a leader and decision-maker. Ethical criminal justice leadership is critical to the integrity, effectiveness and public trust of the criminal justice system nationwide. The goal of the Helms School of Government’s Master of Science in Criminal Justice program is to train present and future leaders in the field of criminal justice who will bring a solid Christian worldview to the development and execution of criminal justice policy, and the leadership and management of criminal justice organizations. Combining strong master’s level foundational courses, ethics, and leadership education, students will prepare to take on the challenges of the criminal justice system.

MA Public Policy: Campaigns and Elections

Liberty University Online’s Master of Arts in Public Policy — Campaigns and Elections program prepares you for an exciting career in many fields, including campaign outreach, public administration, state and local campaign policy, government, and more. Courses will equip you to serve effectively as an expert in the field of public policy with a specific emphasis on the processes of running a campaign and participating in electoral events. The program emphasizes the importance of applying ethics to business practices and integrates faith with learning in a professional atmosphere. Through the M.A. in Public Policy, you will strengthen your critical thinking skills and stretch your comprehension of electoral processes and campaign strategies.

MA Public Policy: International Affairs

Liberty University Online’s Master of Arts in Public Policy — International Affairs program prepares you for an exciting career with a global reach. Courses will equip you to serve effectively as an expert in the field of international public policy with a specific emphasis in foreign policy, governmental and non-governmental agencies, strategic intelligence, and more. The program focuses on applying ethics to management practices and integrates faith with learning in a professional atmosphere. Through the M.A. in Public Policy, you will strengthen your critical thinking skills and stretch your comprehension of international processes and policy.

MA Public Policy: Middle East Affairs

Liberty University Online’s Master of Arts in Public Policy — Middle East Affairs program prepares you for a professional career with a focus on international interests and Middle Eastern culture. Courses will equip you with specific knowledge regarding the political, cultural, and social history of the Middle East in relation to the field of public policy. The M.A. in Public Policy focuses on integrating ethics and faith with a versatile skill set to prepare you for the professional settings in government and international policy.

MA Public Policy: Public Administration

Liberty University Online’s Master of Arts in Public Policy — Public Administration program prepares you for an exciting career within government and public service. Courses will equip you to serve as an expert in the field of public administration with emphasis on the professional and administrative issues related to policy in government. This program will strengthen your critical thinking skills and broaden your understanding of social issues. The M.A. in Public Policy focuses on integrating ethics and faith with learning in the professional field at both the national and international levels.

MA: Human Services: Criminal Justice

The Master of Arts in Human Services – Criminal Justice program is designed to prepare students for a career in the criminal justice system or administrative-related work. Combining Christian perspective with accredited academics, students will explore contemporary issues and challenges pertinent to the field of criminal justice. This program will help you gain valuable experience as well as establish a firm understanding of management principles, administration, and topics and trends within criminal justice, equipping you with the skills needed to achieve your goals and succeed in your career.

MA: Public Policy

Liberty University Online’s Master of Arts in Public Policy — Public Administration program prepares you for an exciting career within government and public service. Courses will equip you to serve as an expert in the field of public administration with emphasis on the professional and administrative issues related to policy in government. This program will strengthen your critical thinking skills and broaden your understanding of social issues. The M.A. in Public Policy focuses on integrating ethics and faith with learning in the professional field at both the national and international levels.

Master of Busi Admn: Criminal Justice

Liberty University’s Master of Business Administration in Criminal Justice program will advance your proficiency in business skills relevant to leadership positions in the field of criminal justice both domestically and internationally. You will be equipped to serve successfully as an expert in the modern business world, while sharpening your knowledge of effective research methods, organizational administration, and criminal law. Gain knowledge on how to develop collaborative skills pertinent to current business practices and topics and trends related to the justice system. Courses will emphasize the importance of applying ethics to criminal justice practices and integrating faith with learning in a professional atmosphere. Potential Career Options: Administration, Casework, Corrections, Counseling, Juvenile Justice, Probation and Parole, Social Services

MS: Criminal Justice: Public Administration

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice – Public Administration program is designed to prepare students for a career in the criminal justice system or in the administration of governmental functions. Combining Christian values with accredited academics, students will explore contemporary issues and challenges pertinent to the field of criminal justice. This program will help you gain valuable experience as well as establish a firm understanding of active policing skills, management and administration principles, and topics and trends within criminal justice, equipping you with the skills needed to achieve your goals and succeed in your career.

Additional Criminal Justice Degree Facts for New York Schools

New York Schools offering online Criminal Justice degrees

Online Criminal Justice degrees are available at a variety of different schools with as many as 104 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.

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Bachelor's

Master's

Doctoral

School Name	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctoral
SUNY College at Oswego	0	0	104	0	0
Cazenovia College	0	0	23	0	0

How many New York schools offer online Criminal Justice degrees?

2 Bachelor's

What Criminal Justice degree programs were earned in New York?

Degree Level	Program Length	Colleges	Graduates
Associate's	2-year Length	9 Colleges	348 Graduates
Bachelor's	4-year Length	17 Colleges	1,088 Graduates
Doctoral	1-2 year Length	1 Colleges	10 Graduates
Master's	1+ years Length	4 Colleges	59 Graduates