Best Criminal Justice Colleges in Washington

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We have created a 2019 ranking of the best colleges in Washington 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 5 Criminal Justice schools located within Washington. 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 Washington for 2019

Rank School Name Location Description   Rating
1 Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA

Central Washington University offers 3 Criminal Justice Degree programs. It's a large public university in a far away town. In 2015, 201 students graduated in the study area of Criminal Justice with students earning 195 Bachelor's degrees, and 6 Master's degrees.

Based on 36 Reviews
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2 Seattle University Seattle, WA

Seattle University offers 4 Criminal Justice Degree programs. It's a medium sized private university in a large city. In 2015, 35 students graduated in the study area of Criminal Justice with students earning 17 Master's degrees, 16 Bachelor's degrees, and 2 Certificates degrees.

Based on 12 Reviews
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3 Gonzaga University Spokane, WA

Gonzaga University offers 0 Criminal Justice Degree programs. It's a medium sized private university in a mid sized city.

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4 Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA

Saint Martin's University offers 2 Criminal Justice Degree programs. It's a small private university in a mid sized suburb. In 2015, 28 students graduated in the study area of Criminal Justice with students earning 28 Bachelor's degrees.

Based on 4 Reviews
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5 Heritage University Toppenish, WA

Heritage University offers 1 Criminal Justice Degree program. It's a very small private university in a outlying rural. In 2015, 8 students graduated in the study area of Criminal Justice with students earning 8 Bachelor's degrees.

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School Logo School Name Average tuition Student Teacher Ratio Enrolled Students
Central Washington University Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA
3/5 		23 : 1 11,993
Seattle University Seattle University Seattle, WA
5/5 		13 : 1 7,405
Gonzaga University Gonzaga University Spokane, WA
5/5 		15 : 1 7,491
Saint Martin's University Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA
5/5 		15 : 1 1,719
Heritage University Heritage University Toppenish, WA
4/5 		11 : 1 1,219

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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.

Additional Criminal Justice Degree Facts for Washington Schools

Washington Schools offering online Criminal Justice degrees

Online Criminal Justice degrees are available with as many as 200 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
Associate's
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctoral
School Name Certificate Associate's Bachelor's Master's Doctoral
Central Washington University 0 0 194 6 0
How many Washington schools offer online Criminal Justice degrees?
  • 1 Bachelor's
  • 1 Master's

What Criminal Justice degree programs were earned in Washington?

Degree Level Program Length Colleges Graduates
Bachelor's 4-year Length 5 Colleges 247 Graduates
Certificates < 1 year Length 1 Colleges 2 Graduates
Master's 1+ years Length 2 Colleges 23 Graduates
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